Iddhi (Pali; Sanskrit: ṛddhi) in Buddhism refers to "psychic powers",[1] one of the six[2] supranormal powers (abhijñā) attained by advanced meditation through the four dhyānas.[3] The main sense of the word seems to be "potency".[4]
According to Bowker, there are eight iddhi powers:[5]
According to the Iddhipada-vibhanga Sutta (SN 51.20)[6]
In the book Great Disciples of the Buddha by Nyanaponika Thera and Hellmuth Hecker, there are several additional powers described.
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