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1. Level soles, indicating an attitude of equality toward<br />

anyone, anywhere.<br />

2. Thous<strong>and</strong>-spoke-wheel sign on the soles, indicating<br />

the countless means of performing good karmas.<br />

3. Long, slender fingers, indicating a good character of<br />

non-killing <strong>and</strong> non-stealing.<br />

4. Pliant h<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> feet, indicating service of washing<br />

<strong>and</strong> massaging his parents <strong>and</strong> other beings.<br />

5. Finely webbed toes <strong>and</strong> fingers, indicating excellent<br />

guidance to Buddhahood.<br />

6. Full-sized heels, indicating concentration on the right<br />

Dharma.<br />

7. Arched insteps, indicating kindness toward servants.<br />

8. Thighs like those of a stag, indicating thorough<br />

knowledge of all subjects.<br />

9. H<strong>and</strong>s reaching below the knees, indicating generous<br />

almsgiving.<br />

10. Well-retracted male organ, indicating chastity.<br />

11. Height equal to the arm-span, indicating faithful<br />

duty to others, more than to oneself.<br />

12. Dark-colored hair-roots, indicating the power of<br />

dhyana <strong>and</strong> lack of old age <strong>and</strong> decay.<br />

13. Graceful <strong>and</strong> curly bodily hair, indicating honesty.<br />

14. A golden-hued body, indicating noble virtue.<br />

15. A ten-foot halo, indicating the holy light of samadhi.<br />

16. Soft, smooth skin, indicating great compassion.<br />

17. Seven places (the two soles, two palms, two<br />

shoulders <strong>and</strong> crown) well-rounded, indicating<br />

unprejudiced good karma.<br />

18. Well-filled armpits, indicating amiability.<br />

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