What is six degrees?

Six degrees refers to the six methods of Bodhisattva's practice, namely, application, abstinence, forbearance, diligence, Zen and wisdom, which are the most important central teachings of Mahayana Buddhism.

The six methods practiced by Bodhisattva can be self-taught, double-cultivated and learned. The six degrees of Buddhist teachings also translate matter, to the other side, to infinity, and simplify it into degrees; Transliteration of paramita and paramita; Six paramita (many) were translated by Brahmins and China people. Degree is crossing. "Mahayana Righteousness" Volume 12: "Paramita is a foreign language, also known as the other side." It is said that Bodhisattva can adopt this six-degree raft method, which can not only achieve self-sufficiency, but also achieve all sentient beings, from this side of the sea of life and death to the other side of nirvana. It is the most important central doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism.