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such. Therefore it is said that even the Buddha does not know and
must seek to learn more from it.
- The Buddhas mentioned are in the exoteric doctrine such as
the Arhat or the Prateyka Buddhas. The highest-ranking position
in the Sutra School (exoteric teaching) is not able to understand
the supreme encompassing doctrine of Dharani that belongs to
the Great Vehicle system (esoteric teaching). - The nature of Secret Buddhism Dharani is supreme
perfection. It is a Dharma that gives full perfection of
achievements. As explained in the Commentary on the Mahayana
essay, “Even the Buddhas cannot attain this Dharma of supreme
perfection.”
*Question: Why can't the Buddha achieve the perfect
enlightenment?
*Answer: The perfect enlightenment is the Dharma of
fundamental nature, which is beyond the law of cause and effect.
Therefore the Buddhas cannot achieve it by practicing human
virtues and eliminating obstacles but only by grace. Therefore
they must pray to achieve it.
Venerable Xia'n Sho`u said: “The Dharma of supreme
perfection is the Realm of Ten Tathagatas.”
The above ten subjects generally outlined the Secret
Scriptures as extracted from the Sutras and not from anyone's
own knowledge. The scientific minded person should carefully
consider this.