“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact are beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact are the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact are emptiness, the past limit of feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact are beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact are beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact are the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact are emptiness, the past limit of feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact are beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact are beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact are the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact are emptiness, the past limit of feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact are beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact are beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact are the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact are emptiness, the past limit of feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact are beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the earth element is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the earth element is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the earth element is emptiness, the past limit of the earth element cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the earth element is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the water element is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the water element is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the water element is emptiness, the past limit of the water element cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the water element is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the fire element is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the fire element is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the fire element is emptiness, the past limit of the fire element cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the fire element is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the wind element is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the wind element is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the wind element is emptiness, the past limit of the wind element cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the wind element is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the space element is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the space element is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the space element is emptiness, the past limit of the space element cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the space element is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the consciousness element is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the consciousness element is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the consciousness element is emptiness, the past limit of the consciousness element cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the consciousness element is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because ignorance is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, ignorance is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because ignorance is emptiness, the past limit of ignorance cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because ignorance is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because formative predispositions are beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, formative predispositions are the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because formative predispositions are emptiness, the past limit of formative predispositions cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because formative predispositions are beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because consciousness is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, consciousness is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because consciousness is emptiness, the past limit of consciousness cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because consciousness is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because name and form are beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, name and form are the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because name and form are emptiness, the past limit of name and form cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because name and form are beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the six sense fields are beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the six sense fields are the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the six sense fields are emptiness, the past limit of the six sense fields cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the six sense fields are beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because sensory contact is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, sensory contact is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because sensory contact is emptiness, the past limit of sensory contact cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because sensory contact is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because sensation is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, sensation is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because sensation is emptiness, the past limit of sensation cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because sensation is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because craving is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, craving is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because craving is emptiness, the past limit of craving cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because craving is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because grasping is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, grasping is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because grasping is emptiness, the past limit of grasping cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because grasping is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the rebirth process is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the rebirth process is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the rebirth process is emptiness, the past limit of the rebirth process cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the rebirth process is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because birth is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, birth is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because birth is emptiness, the past limit of birth cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because birth is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because aging and death are beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, aging and death are the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because aging and death are emptiness, the past limit of aging and death cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because aging and death are beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of generosity is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the perfection of generosity is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the perfection of generosity is emptiness, the past limit of the perfection of generosity cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of generosity is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of ethical discipline is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the perfection of ethical discipline is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because, just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the perfection of ethical discipline is emptiness, the past limit of the perfection of ethical discipline cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of ethical discipline is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of tolerance is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the perfection of tolerance is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the perfection of tolerance is emptiness, the past limit of the perfection of tolerance cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of tolerance is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of perseverance is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the perfection of perseverance is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the perfection of perseverance is emptiness, the past limit of the perfection of perseverance cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of perseverance is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of meditative concentration is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the perfection of meditative concentration is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the perfection of meditative concentration is emptiness, the past limit of the perfection of meditative concentration cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of meditative concentration is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of wisdom is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the perfection of wisdom is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the perfection of wisdom is emptiness, the past limit of the perfection of wisdom cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the perfection of wisdom is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of internal phenomena is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of internal phenomena is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of internal phenomena is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of internal phenomena cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of internal phenomena is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of external phenomena is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of external phenomena is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of external phenomena is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of external phenomena cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of external phenomena is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of external and internal phenomena is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of external and internal phenomena is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of external and internal phenomena is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of external and internal phenomena cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of external and internal phenomena is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of emptiness is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of emptiness is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of emptiness is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of emptiness cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of emptiness is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of great extent is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of great extent is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of great extent is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of great extent cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of great extent is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of ultimate reality is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of ultimate reality is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of ultimate reality is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of ultimate reality cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of ultimate reality is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of conditioned phenomena is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of conditioned phenomena is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of conditioned phenomena is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of conditioned phenomena cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of conditioned phenomena is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of the unlimited is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of the unlimited is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of the unlimited is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of the unlimited cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of the unlimited is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of nonexclusion is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of nonexclusion is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of nonexclusion is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of nonexclusion cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of nonexclusion is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of inherent nature is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of inherent nature is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of inherent nature is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of inherent nature cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of inherent nature is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of all phenomena is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of all phenomena is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of all phenomena is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of all phenomena cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of all phenomena is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of nonentities is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of nonentities is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of nonentities is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of nonentities cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of nonentities is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of essential nature is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of essential nature is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of essential nature is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of essential nature cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of essential nature is beyond all limits.
“You said, ‘Why should one know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is beyond all limits?’ Venerable Śāradvatīputra, the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is the same as space. If you ask why, it is because just as in space the limit of the past cannot be apprehended, the limit of the future cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended, but, because the limitless is beyond all limits it is expressed with the name ‘space,’ similarly, Venerable Śāradvatīputra, because the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is emptiness, the past limit of the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities cannot be apprehended, the future limit cannot be apprehended, and the middle cannot be apprehended. In emptiness a limit or a middle cannot be apprehended. For that reason, Śāradvatīputra, one should know that bodhisattvas are beyond all limits, because the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is beyond all limits.