One of the divisions of the Mahāsanghikas
(Dpv.v.40; Mhv.v.4).
They were so called because they held that "all the doctrines are understood
by a unique and immediate wisdom, for all the doctrines of the Buddha are
comprehended by the intellect." (Mhv.187f).
They held, among other things,
- that the Tathāgathas were not subject to worldly laws, that the
Dhammacakkas of all Tathāgathas did not agree;
- the Bodhisatta did not pass through the successive stages of embryonic
development; that he is born at will among inferior beings for the salvation
of mankind;
- with our wisdom the four truths are perfectly understood; he who has
perfectly acquired right restraint has cast off all yoga (attachment).
Rockhill, op. cit., 183.
