iddhi

He refuses categorically, saying there are three sorts of wonders namely iddhi, that is flying through the air, etc. the wonder of manifestation which is thought-reading: and the wonder of education.

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 Charles Eliot 1896

And though we have no warrant for doubting that he believed in the reality of the powers known as iddhi, it is equally certain that he did not consider them essential or even important for religion.

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 Charles Eliot 1896

They also believed that proficiency in yoga gave the yogin extraordinary “mirac­ulous” powers (iddhi).

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

Here again, the texts may also have been suggesting that a showy display of iddhi could be counterproductive: it certainly did not convince a skeptic.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

He impressed the prince with flashy displays of iddhi, a sure sign that he was profaning his yogic powers.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

The Buddha himself was highly critical of such exhibitionism, and forbade his disciples to exercise iddhi in public.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

So, descending, as it were, to their level, the Buddha staged a striking display of iddhi.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

But, as usual, iddhi could not achieve a lasting result.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

The practice of yoga was thought to give a skilled yogin powers (iddhi), which showed the domin­ion of a trained mind over matter, but yogins generally warned against the exercise of iddhi, because it was all too easy for a spiritual man to degenerate into a mere magician.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

The monks who compiled the Canon would have expected the Buddha to be able to do these things, even though he himself had a jaun­diced view of iddhi and felt that they should be avoided.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001