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mdzad pa bcu gnyis
twelve deeds of the Buddhas; Twelve acts of Buddha Shakyamuni. According to NG 61: 1) Descending from Tushita Heaven, ('pho ba). 2) Entering the mother's womb, (lhum zhugs). 3) Taking birth, (bltams pa). 4) Becoming skilled in worldly arts and demonstrating physical prowess, (bzo dang). 5) Enjoying a retinue of queens, (rol rtse). 6) Renouncing the world, (nges 'byung). 7) Practicing austerities and renouncing them, (dka' spyad drug). 8) Going to the essence of awakening (Going towards the Bodhi Tree), (gshegs), 9) Defeating Mara, (bdud sde bcom). 10) Attaining total enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, (byang chub). 11) Turning the Wheel of the Dharma, (chos 'khor). 12) Departing for the ultimate peace of parinirvana, (myang 'das)

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