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| − | Akanishta Realm (Skt.) (Tib. ogmin): the highest conceivable realm or | + | Akanishta Realm (Skt.) (Tib. ogmin): the highest conceivable realm or [[Heaven]] of the Buddhist cosmological system. It is on this level that the Buddhist purelands of [[Sukhavati]] ([[Amitabha Buddha]]), Abhirati ([[Akshobhya]] [[Buddha]]) and the Khechara pureland of [[Vajrayogini]] are found. |
| − | 1) Non-higher. The highest Buddhafield. There are six places that have this name, from the eighth paradise of the gods of the fourth | + | 1) Non-higher. The highest Buddhafield. There are six places that have this name, from the eighth paradise of the gods of the fourth [[Concentration]] up to the absolute Akanishta, which is inconceivable. 2) the highest of the heavens of the [[Form]] realm. 3) The 'highest;' the realm of Vajradhara, the [[Enlightened]] sphere of [[Dharmakaya]] [[Buddha]]. Can also refer to the highest abode of gods in the [[Form]] realms. 4) For a discussion of the various types of Akanishtha, see Gyurme [[Dorje]]'s translation of Longchen Rabjam's phyogs bcu mun sel. 5) Often used as a synonym for '[[Dharmadhatu]].' 6) ultimate (don gyi 'og min) [RY] |
| − | Akanishta , literally "which is not below," the Unexcelled Buddhafield. In general, the highest of all buddhafields; according to Vajrayana, the place where bodhisattvas attain final | + | Akanishta , literally "which is not below," the Unexcelled Buddhafield. In general, the highest of all buddhafields; according to [[Vajrayana]], the place where bodhisattvas attain final [[Buddhahood]]. There are, in fact, six levels of Akanishta, ranging from the highest [[Heaven]] of the [[Form]] realm up to the ultimate [[Pure land]] of the [[Dharmakaya]]. |
| − | + | Akanishta realm ('og min gyi zhing). The highest [[Buddha realm]]. | |
| − | Akanishta realm ('og min gyi zhing). The highest | ||
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| − | Akanishta realm of Padmajala ('og min pad ma drva ba'i zhing) - The pure realm of Guru Rinpoche. | + | Akanishta realm of Padmajala ('og min pad ma drva ba'i zhing) - The pure realm of [[Guru Rinpoche]]. |
| − | 1) Akanishta realm ('og min) 2) Gandavyuha Akanishta; 3) the densely arrayed | + | 1) Akanishta realm ('og min) 2) Gandavyuha Akanishta; 3) the densely arrayed [[Buddha]]-field of Akanishta |
| − | Realm of Akanishtha; Akanishtha realm ('og min gyi zhing). The highest | + | Realm of Akanishtha; Akanishtha realm ('og min gyi zhing). The highest [[Buddha realm]]. |
Akanishta realm of all-encompassing purity (dag pa rab 'byams 'og min zhing) - | Akanishta realm of all-encompassing purity (dag pa rab 'byams 'og min zhing) - | ||
| − | Akanishta realm of Padmajala ('og min pad ma drva ba'i zhing) - The pure realm of Guru Rinpoche. | + | Akanishta realm of Padmajala ('og min pad ma drva ba'i zhing) - The pure realm of [[Guru Rinpoche]]. |
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Akanishta
Akanishta Realm (Skt.) (Tib. ogmin): the highest conceivable realm or Heaven of the Buddhist cosmological system. It is on this level that the Buddhist purelands of Sukhavati (Amitabha Buddha), Abhirati (Akshobhya Buddha) and the Khechara pureland of Vajrayogini are found.
1) Non-higher. The highest Buddhafield. There are six places that have this name, from the eighth paradise of the gods of the fourth Concentration up to the absolute Akanishta, which is inconceivable. 2) the highest of the heavens of the Form realm. 3) The 'highest;' the realm of Vajradhara, the Enlightened sphere of Dharmakaya Buddha. Can also refer to the highest abode of gods in the Form realms. 4) For a discussion of the various types of Akanishtha, see Gyurme Dorje's translation of Longchen Rabjam's phyogs bcu mun sel. 5) Often used as a synonym for 'Dharmadhatu.' 6) ultimate (don gyi 'og min) [RY]
Akanishta , literally "which is not below," the Unexcelled Buddhafield. In general, the highest of all buddhafields; according to Vajrayana, the place where bodhisattvas attain final Buddhahood. There are, in fact, six levels of Akanishta, ranging from the highest Heaven of the Form realm up to the ultimate Pure land of the Dharmakaya.
Akanishta realm ('og min gyi zhing). The highest Buddha realm.
Akanishta realm of all-encompassing purity (dag pa rab 'byams 'og min zhing) -
Akanishta realm of Padmajala ('og min pad ma drva ba'i zhing) - The pure realm of Guru Rinpoche.
1) Akanishta realm ('og min) 2) Gandavyuha Akanishta; 3) the densely arrayed Buddha-field of Akanishta
Realm of Akanishtha; Akanishtha realm ('og min gyi zhing). The highest Buddha realm.
Akanishta realm of all-encompassing purity (dag pa rab 'byams 'og min zhing) -
Akanishta realm of Padmajala ('og min pad ma drva ba'i zhing) - The pure realm of Guru Rinpoche.
