Ten Bhumis

Ten Bhumis (Dashabhumi) are the ten stages or grounds that a bodhisattva passes through on the way to Buddhahood.

Overview

Each bhumi represents a progressive level of wisdom and compassion. The bodhisattva develops specific perfections and realizes certain truths at each stage.

Philosophical Context

The ten bhumis system is found in Mahayana texts like the Avatamsaka Sutra. They describe the gradual purification of the mind and the development of enlightened qualities.

Interpretations

The ten bhumis are: 1) Joyful (Pramudita), 2) Stainless (Vimala), 3) Luminous (Prabhakari), 4) Radiant (Arcishmati), 5) Difficult to Conquer (Sudurjaya), 6) Manifesting (Abhimukhi), 7) Far-reaching (Durangama), 8) Immovable (Acala), 9) Good Intelligence (Sadhumati), 10) Cloud of Dharma (Dharmamegha).

Verification Notes

• Ten stages of bodhisattva development
• Progressive purification and wisdom
• Found in Mahayana texts like Avatamsaka Sutra