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The Changeless Nature

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6a2. <strong>The</strong> 5 Characteristics of DharmakayaEnlightenment 89Unfathomable 24 (1), greater in number than the sand grains of theRiver Ganges (2), inconceivable (3) and unequalled (4) are thequalities of the immaculate space of the tathagatas 23 — free from allthe evils of the obscurations 24 and their accompanying mentalimprints (5).6a3. <strong>The</strong> 5 Particularities of SambhogakayaThrough 1. various aspects of the true dharma,2. its radiant embodiments,3. spontaneous diligence in accomplishing the goal— the perfect liberation of beings,4. its deeds are like those of a wish-fulfilling gem.5. Although it appears in different 'substantial' forms,it is not of such a nature.6a4. <strong>The</strong> NirmanakayaEstablishing worldly beings in the path to peace, bringing them tomaturity, predicting their enlightenment; the form kayas are thecause of their liberation. Furthermore, they are always present here,just as the form realm abides in the realm of space 25 .6b. More Detailed Explanation6b1. General ClassificationThat which is called — the all-knowing state of the self-existent,— buddhahood,— supreme nirvana,— inconceivability,— victory over the enemy (samsara) and— the self (-cognisant) natureis categorised through the qualities of depth, vastness and greatnessof nature as the three embodiments (kayas): the essence kaya(svabhavikakaya) and so on.

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