Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

As to the Buddha's teachings regarding life and the
universe, these are vast subjects and no attempt can be
made to explain them here. Readers are advised to read
Mr. Chen's booklet No. 26 and to consult the many
good books on this subject now available in English.
2. Anyone who wants to gain attainment in Buddhism
should achieve the power of asamskrta, that is, attain the
transcendental knowledge of the sixth abhijna (the
extinction of the four asrava (outflows): lust,
sense-desire, ignorance, and wrong views,) and not
worry about the other five superknowledges which are
only worldly (magic power, heavenly ear, knowledge of
others' thoughts, memory of past lives, and the heavenly
eye.)
In Tibetan there is a very long story, said Mr. Chen
smiling, and this I shall relate to refresh you. The
transcriber, glad to listen, heard this:
A lama once came from Tibet to India to study with
Buddhist gurus there. He had already developed the five
supernormal powers but lacked the final one. He heard
of a guru named Trikalajnana who, it was said, was
already fully enlightened. The lama, who was conceited,
wished to compare his attainments with those of the
guru. When he arrived at the teacher's vihara, food was
just being prepared, and he was surprised to see it would
be a poor meal, as only water and tsampa (roasted
barley flour) dumplings were cooking on the fire. He
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