Prophetic text
The Vimalakirti Sutra
Anonymous Mahayana scripture; Kumarajiva Chinese version; John R. McRae English translator
Maitreya’s predicted awakening prompts an extended challenge to treating birth and enlightenment as ultimately fixed entities.
Bibliography entry · Source text is available through the cited link below.
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Edition and location
BDK English Tripitaka 26-I, McRae 2004 from Taisho14 no.475; digital2009
McRae chapter IV sections 1–5, printed pp.97–99 / one-based PDF109–111; 84000-derived excerpt 3.48–3.54 PDF18–20