“Kauśika, since the emptiness of internal phenomena is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of internal phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of internal phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of internal phenomena is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of internal phenomena is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of external phenomena is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of external phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of external phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of external phenomena is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of external phenomena is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of external and internal phenomena is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of external and internal phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of external and internal phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of external and internal phenomena is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of external and internal phenomena is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of emptiness is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of emptiness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of emptiness cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of emptiness is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of emptiness is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of great extent is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of great extent cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of great extent cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of great extent is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of great extent is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of ultimate reality is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of ultimate reality cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of ultimate reality cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of ultimate reality is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of ultimate reality is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of conditioned phenomena is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of conditioned phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of conditioned phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of conditioned phenomena is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of conditioned phenomena is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of the unlimited is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of the unlimited cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of the unlimited cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of the unlimited is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of the unlimited is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of nonexclusion is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of nonexclusion cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of nonexclusion cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of nonexclusion is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of nonexclusion is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of inherent nature is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of inherent nature cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of inherent nature cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of inherent nature is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of inherent nature is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of all phenomena is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of all phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of all phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of all phenomena is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of all phenomena is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of nonentities is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of nonentities cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of nonentities cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of nonentities is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of nonentities is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of essential nature is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of essential nature cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of essential nature cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of essential nature is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of essential nature is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is immeasurable, and since the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable.
“Kauśika, since the applications of mindfulness are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the applications of mindfulness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the applications of mindfulness cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the applications of mindfulness are immeasurable, and since the applications of mindfulness are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the correct exertions are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the correct exertions cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the correct exertions cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the correct exertions are immeasurable, and since the correct exertions are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the supports for miraculous ability are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the supports for miraculous ability cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the supports for miraculous ability cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the supports for miraculous ability are immeasurable, and since the supports for miraculous ability are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the faculties are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the faculties cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the faculties cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the faculties are immeasurable, and since the faculties are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the powers are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the powers cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the powers cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the powers are immeasurable, and since the powers are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the branches of enlightenment are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the branches of enlightenment cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the branches of enlightenment cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the branches of enlightenment are immeasurable, and since the branches of enlightenment are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the noble eightfold path is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the noble eightfold path cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the noble eightfold path cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the noble eightfold path is immeasurable, and since the noble eightfold path is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable.
“Kauśika, since the truths of the noble ones are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the truths of the noble ones cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the truths of the noble ones cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the truths of the noble ones are immeasurable, and since the truths of the noble ones are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the meditative concentrations are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the meditative concentrations cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the meditative concentrations cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the meditative concentrations are immeasurable, and since the meditative concentrations are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since loving kindness is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of loving kindness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of loving kindness cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, loving kindness is immeasurable, and since loving kindness is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since compassion is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of compassion cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of compassion cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, compassion is immeasurable, and since compassion is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since empathetic joy is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of empathetic joy cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of empathetic joy cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, empathetic joy is immeasurable, and since empathetic joy is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since equanimity is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of equanimity cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of equanimity cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, equanimity is immeasurable, and since equanimity is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the formless absorptions are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the formless absorptions cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the formless absorptions cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the formless absorptions are immeasurable, and since the formless absorptions are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the liberations are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the liberations cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the liberations cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the liberations are immeasurable, and since the liberations are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the serial steps of meditative absorption are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the serial steps of meditative absorption cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the serial steps of meditative absorption cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the serial steps of meditative absorption are immeasurable, and since the serial steps of meditative absorption are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness gateways to liberation are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness gateways to liberation cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness gateways to liberation cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness gateways to liberation are immeasurable, and since the emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness gateways to liberation are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the extrasensory powers are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the extrasensory powers cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the extrasensory powers cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the extrasensory powers are immeasurable, and since the extrasensory powers are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the meditative stabilities are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the meditative stabilities cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the meditative stabilities cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the meditative stabilities are immeasurable, and since the meditative stabilities are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the dhāraṇī gateways are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the dhāraṇī gateways cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the dhāraṇī gateways cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the dhāraṇī gateways are immeasurable, and since the dhāraṇī gateways are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the powers of the tathāgatas are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the powers of the tathāgatas cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the powers of the tathāgatas cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the powers of the tathāgatas are immeasurable, and since the powers of the tathāgatas are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the fearlessnesses are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the fearlessnesses cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the fearlessnesses cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the fearlessnesses are immeasurable, and since the fearlessnesses are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the kinds of exact knowledge are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the kinds of exact knowledge cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the kinds of exact knowledge cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the kinds of exact knowledge are immeasurable, and since the kinds of exact knowledge are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since great loving kindness is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of great loving kindness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of great loving kindness cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, great loving kindness is immeasurable, and since great loving kindness is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since great compassion is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of great compassion cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of great compassion cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, great compassion is immeasurable, and since great compassion is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the distinct qualities of the buddhas are immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the distinct qualities of the buddhas cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the distinct qualities of the buddhas cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the distinct qualities of the buddhas are immeasurable, and since the distinct qualities of the buddhas are immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable.
“Kauśika, since knowledge of all the dharmas is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of knowledge of all the dharmas cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of knowledge of all the dharmas cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, knowledge of all the dharmas is immeasurable, and since knowledge of all the dharmas is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since the knowledge of the aspects of the path is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of the knowledge of the aspects of the path cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of the knowledge of the aspects of the path cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, the knowledge of the aspects of the path is immeasurable, and since the knowledge of the aspects of the path is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable. Kauśika, since all-aspect omniscience is immeasurable, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the measure of all-aspect omniscience cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the measure of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the measure of all-aspect omniscience cannot be apprehended. Since space is immeasurable, all-aspect omniscience is immeasurable, and since all-aspect omniscience is immeasurable, the perfection of wisdom is immeasurable.
“Therefore, Kauśika, the perfection of bodhisattva great beings is immeasurable. Such is the perfection of wisdom.
“Kauśika, since physical forms are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary689 of physical forms cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of physical forms cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, physical forms are unbounded, and since physical forms are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since feelings are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of feelings cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of feelings cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, feelings are unbounded, and since feelings are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since perceptions are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of perceptions cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of perceptions cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, perceptions are unbounded, and since perceptions are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since formative predispositions are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of formative predispositions cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of formative predispositions cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, formative predispositions are unbounded, and since formative predispositions are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since consciousness is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of consciousness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of consciousness cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, consciousness is unbounded, and since consciousness is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded.
“Kauśika, since the eyes are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the eyes cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the eyes cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the eyes are unbounded, and since the eyes are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the ears are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the ears cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the ears cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the ears are unbounded, and since the ears are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the nose is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the nose cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the nose cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the nose is unbounded, and since the nose is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the tongue is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the tongue cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the tongue cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the tongue is unbounded, and since the tongue is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the body is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the body cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the body cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the body is unbounded, and since the body is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the mental faculty is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the mental faculty cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the mental faculty cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the mental faculty is unbounded, and since the mental faculty is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded.
“Kauśika, since sights are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of sights cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of sights cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, sights are unbounded, and since sights are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since sounds are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of sounds cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of sounds cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, sounds are unbounded, and since sounds are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since odors are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of odors cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of odors cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, odors are unbounded, and since odors are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since tastes are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of tastes cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of tastes cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, tastes are unbounded, and since tastes are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since tangibles are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of tangibles cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of tangibles cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, tangibles are unbounded, and since tangibles are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since mental phenomena are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of mental phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of mental phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, mental phenomena are unbounded, and since mental phenomena are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded.
“Kauśika, since visual consciousness is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of visual consciousness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of visual consciousness cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, visual consciousness is unbounded, and since visual consciousness is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since auditory consciousness is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of auditory consciousness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of auditory consciousness cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, auditory consciousness is unbounded, and since auditory consciousness is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since olfactory consciousness is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of olfactory consciousness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of olfactory consciousness cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, olfactory consciousness is unbounded, and since olfactory consciousness is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since gustatory consciousness is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of gustatory consciousness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of gustatory consciousness cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, gustatory consciousness is unbounded, and since gustatory consciousness is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since tactile consciousness is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of tactile consciousness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of tactile consciousness cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, tactile consciousness is unbounded, and since tactile consciousness is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since mental consciousness is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of mental consciousness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of mental consciousness cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, mental consciousness is unbounded, and since mental consciousness is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded.