Lakshana

Lakshana

a Hindu name for the characteristic beauties or signs of a supreme Buddha. These were divided into three classes:

1. The two hundred and sixteen Mangalya-lakshana, of which there were one hundred and eight on each foot;

2. The thirty-two Mahapurusha-lakshana, or superior beauties;

3. The eight Anawyanjana-lakshana, or inferior beauties.

Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature