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The '''[[six meanings of Akanishtha]]''' are given by [[Buddhaguhya]] in the ''[[Visionary Commentary]]'':<ref>''The [[Guhyagarbha Tantra]], [[Secret Essence]] Definitive [[Nature]] Just As it is, with Commentary by [[Longchen Rabjam]]'', [[Light of Berotsana]], [[Snow Lion Publications]], 2011, page 163</ref> | The '''[[six meanings of Akanishtha]]''' are given by [[Buddhaguhya]] in the ''[[Visionary Commentary]]'':<ref>''The [[Guhyagarbha Tantra]], [[Secret Essence]] Definitive [[Nature]] Just As it is, with Commentary by [[Longchen Rabjam]]'', [[Light of Berotsana]], [[Snow Lion Publications]], 2011, page 163</ref> | ||
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| − | 2) The [[symbolic Akanishtha]] of [[inseparable]] [[wisdom]] and [[phenomena]] appears in the shape and {{Wiki|color}} of a [[celestial]] palace. This is the abode of the [[sambhogakaya]]; so it [[symbolizes]] the [[pure land]] of the [[space]] of [[phenomena]], for which [[nothing]] is higher. <br> | + | 1) The {{LTSW|genuine Akanishtha}}[[genuine Akanishtha]] of the [[Dharmadhatu|space of phenomena]] is the place where all [[buddha]]s reside; hence, no place is above this [[pure land]]. <br> |
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| + | 2) The {{LTSW|symbolic Akanishtha}}[[symbolic Akanishtha]] of [[inseparable]] [[wisdom]] and [[phenomena]] appears in the shape and {{Wiki|color}} of a [[celestial]] palace. This is the abode of the [[sambhogakaya]]; so it [[symbolizes]] the [[pure land]] of the [[space]] of [[phenomena]], for which [[nothing]] is higher. <br> | ||
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| + | 3) The {{LTSW|awareness Akanishtha}}[[awareness Akanishtha]] is the [[wisdom]] [[awareness]] that realizes the fundamental [[nature]] of things just as they are. This is the abode of the [[dharmakaya]] of [[twofold purity]], so there is no higher [[awareness]] than this [[pure land]]. <br> | ||
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| + | 4) The {{LTSW|secret Akanishtha}}[[secret Akanishtha]] is the secret place of the [[consort]]. Given that this is the abode of the secret [[kaya]], [[nothing]] is higher than this [[path]], its place, and its [[noble]] qualities. <br> | ||
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| − | + | 5) The {{LTSW|conceptual Akanishtha}}[[conceptual Akanishtha]] is the beginner's [[visualization]] of the palace. This is the abode of the surpassing [[samadhi]] [[mandala]]; hence, based on the [[generic image]], there is [[nothing]] higher than this [[understanding]]. <br> | |
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| − | 6) The [[worldly place of the Akanishtha]] is one of the [[Five pure abodes|five pure abodes of the gods]]. This is the abode of all [[sublime]] ones; so within the [[realms]] of [[form]], there is [[nothing]] higher. | + | 6) The {{LTSW|worldly place of the Akanishtha}}[[worldly place of the Akanishtha]] is one of the [[Five pure abodes|five pure abodes of the gods]]. This is the abode of all [[sublime]] ones; so within the [[realms]] of [[form]], there is [[nothing]] higher. |
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Latest revision as of 15:01, 11 December 2023
The six meanings of Akanishtha are given by Buddhaguhya in the Visionary Commentary:[1]
1) The genuine Akanishtha of the space of phenomena is the place where all buddhas reside; hence, no place is above this pure land.
2) The symbolic Akanishtha of inseparable wisdom and phenomena appears in the shape and color of a celestial palace. This is the abode of the sambhogakaya; so it symbolizes the pure land of the space of phenomena, for which nothing is higher.
3) The awareness Akanishtha is the wisdom awareness that realizes the fundamental nature of things just as they are. This is the abode of the dharmakaya of twofold purity, so there is no higher awareness than this pure land.
4) The secret Akanishtha is the secret place of the consort. Given that this is the abode of the secret kaya, nothing is higher than this path, its place, and its noble qualities.
5) The conceptual Akanishtha is the beginner's visualization of the palace. This is the abode of the surpassing samadhi mandala; hence, based on the generic image, there is nothing higher than this understanding.
6) The worldly place of the Akanishtha is one of the five pure abodes of the gods. This is the abode of all sublime ones; so within the realms of form, there is nothing higher.
Footnotes
- ↑ The Guhyagarbha Tantra, Secret Essence Definitive Nature Just As it is, with Commentary by Longchen Rabjam, Light of Berotsana, Snow Lion Publications, 2011, page 163
