10 stages to becoming a Bodhisattva

Delight and Joy Generosity - 6 paramitas

Being generous (Dana) to others with re expectation of a reward

Purity Morality - 6 paramitas

All actions are spontaneous, pure and moral virtue is perfected - karma appreciated

Brightness Patience - 6 paramitas

Patience is perfected at this stage through meditation and compassion

Inflammation Energy - 6 paramitas

Realisation of enlightenment - purifying consumes all ignorance

Very difficult to conquer meditation - 6 paramitas

Meditation is perfected

Manifest Wisdom - 6 paramitas

Reflect upon others trapped in samsara and realisation on sunbath

Going far away - skills in means

Skillful means is applied and they are able to project themselves into different worlds to help others

Immovable - the vow

Cannot fall away from this stage of desires and aspirations are removed from the consciousness

Good intelligence - power

Complete and comprehensive knowledge the nature of things is empty

Clouds of dharma - Knowledge

Knowledge is complete and the bodhisattva is surrounded by lesser bodhisattvas and Buddhas offer blessings in preparation for Buddha