“Kauśika, since visually compounded sensory contact is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of visually compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of visually compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, visually compounded sensory contact is unbounded, and since visually compounded sensory contact is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since aurally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of aurally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of aurally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, aurally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, and since aurally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since nasally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of nasally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of nasally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, nasally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, and since nasally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since lingually compounded sensory contact is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of lingually compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of lingually compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, lingually compounded sensory contact is unbounded, and since lingually compounded sensory contact is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since corporeally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of corporeally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of corporeally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, corporeally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, and since corporeally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since mentally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of mentally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of mentally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, mentally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, and since mentally compounded sensory contact is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded.
“Kauśika, since feelings conditioned by visually compounded sensory contact are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of feelings conditioned by visually compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of feelings conditioned by visually compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, feelings conditioned by visually compounded sensory contact are unbounded, and since feelings conditioned by visually compounded sensory contact are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since feelings conditioned by aurally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of feelings conditioned by aurally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of feelings conditioned by aurally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, feelings conditioned by aurally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, and since feelings conditioned by aurally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, and since feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact are unbounded, and since feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, and since feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, and since feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded.
“Kauśika, since the earth element is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the earth element cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the earth element cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the earth element is unbounded, and since the earth element is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the water element is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the water element cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the water element cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the water element is unbounded, and since the water element is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the fire element is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the fire element cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the fire element cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the fire element is unbounded, and since the fire element is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the wind element is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the wind element cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the wind element cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the wind element is unbounded, and since the wind element is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the space element is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the space element cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the space element cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the space element is unbounded, and since the space element is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the consciousness element is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the consciousness element cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the consciousness element cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the consciousness element is unbounded, and since the consciousness element is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded.
“Kauśika, since ignorance is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of ignorance cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of ignorance cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, ignorance is unbounded, and since ignorance is 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 name and form are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of name and form cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of name and form cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, name and form are unbounded, and since name and form are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the six sense fields are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the six sense fields cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the six sense fields cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the six sense fields are unbounded, and since the six sense fields are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since sensory contact is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of sensory contact cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of sensory contact cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, sensory contact is unbounded, and since sensory contact is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since sensation is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of sensation cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of sensation cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, sensation is unbounded, and since sensation is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since craving is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of craving cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of craving cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, craving is unbounded, and since craving is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since grasping is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of grasping cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of grasping cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, grasping is unbounded, and since grasping is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the rebirth process is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the rebirth process cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the rebirth process cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the rebirth process is unbounded, and since the rebirth process is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since birth is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of birth cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of birth cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, birth is unbounded, and since birth is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since aging and death are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of aging and death cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of aging and death cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, aging and death are unbounded, and since aging and death are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded.
“Kauśika, since the perfection of generosity is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the perfection of generosity cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the perfection of generosity cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the perfection of generosity is unbounded, and since the perfection of generosity is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the perfection of ethical discipline is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the perfection of ethical discipline cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the perfection of ethical discipline cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the perfection of ethical discipline is unbounded, and since the perfection of ethical discipline is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the perfection of tolerance is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the perfection of tolerance cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the perfection of tolerance cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the perfection of tolerance is unbounded, and since the perfection of tolerance is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the perfection of perseverance is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the perfection of perseverance cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the perfection of perseverance cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the perfection of perseverance is unbounded, and since the perfection of perseverance is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the perfection of meditative concentration is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the perfection of meditative concentration cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the perfection of meditative concentration cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the perfection of meditative concentration is unbounded, and since the perfection of meditative concentration is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the perfection of wisdom is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the perfection of wisdom cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the perfection of wisdom cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded, and since the perfection of wisdom is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded.
“Kauśika, since the emptiness of internal phenomena is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of internal phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of internal phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of internal phenomena is unbounded, and since the emptiness of internal phenomena is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of external phenomena is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of external phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of external phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of external phenomena is unbounded, and since the emptiness of external phenomena is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of external and internal phenomena is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of external and internal phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of external and internal phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of external and internal phenomena is unbounded, and since the emptiness of external and internal phenomena is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of emptiness is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of emptiness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of emptiness cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of emptiness is unbounded, and since the emptiness of emptiness is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of great extent is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of great extent cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of great extent cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of great extent is unbounded, and since the emptiness of great extent is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of ultimate reality is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of ultimate reality cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of ultimate reality cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of ultimate reality is unbounded, and since the emptiness of ultimate reality is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of conditioned phenomena is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of conditioned phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of conditioned phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of conditioned phenomena is unbounded, and since the emptiness of conditioned phenomena is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is unbounded, and since the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of the unlimited is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of the unlimited cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of the unlimited cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of the unlimited is unbounded, and since the emptiness of the unlimited is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is unbounded, and since the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of nonexclusion is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of nonexclusion cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of nonexclusion cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of nonexclusion is unbounded, and since the emptiness of nonexclusion is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of inherent nature is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of inherent nature cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of inherent nature cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of inherent nature is unbounded, and since the emptiness of inherent nature is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of all phenomena is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of all phenomena cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of all phenomena cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of all phenomena is unbounded, and since the emptiness of all phenomena is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is unbounded, and since the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is unbounded, and since the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of nonentities is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of nonentities cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of nonentities cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of nonentities is unbounded, and since the emptiness of nonentities is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of essential nature is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of essential nature cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of essential nature cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of essential nature is unbounded, and since the emptiness of essential nature is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is unbounded, and since the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded.
“Kauśika, since the applications of mindfulness are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the applications of mindfulness cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the applications of mindfulness cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the applications of mindfulness are unbounded, and since the applications of mindfulness are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the correct exertions are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the correct exertions cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the correct exertions cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the correct exertions are unbounded, and since the correct exertions are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the supports for miraculous ability are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the supports for miraculous ability cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the supports for miraculous ability cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the supports for miraculous ability are unbounded, and since the supports for miraculous ability are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the faculties are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the faculties cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the faculties cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the faculties are unbounded, and since the faculties are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the powers are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the powers cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the powers cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the powers are unbounded, and since the powers are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the branches of enlightenment are unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the branches of enlightenment cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the branches of enlightenment cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the branches of enlightenment are unbounded, and since the branches of enlightenment are unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded. Kauśika, since the noble eightfold path is unbounded, this perfection of bodhisattva great beings is unbounded. If you ask why, Kauśika, it is because the boundary of the noble eightfold path cannot be apprehended. To illustrate, Kauśika, just as the boundary of space cannot be apprehended, in the same way, Kauśika, the boundary of the noble eightfold path cannot be apprehended. Since space is unbounded, the noble eightfold path is unbounded, and since the noble eightfold path is unbounded, the perfection of wisdom is unbounded.