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The Perfection of Wisdom in One Hundred Thousand Lines

Chapter 3 · continued 6

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“Subhūti, for what reason have you said that physical forms are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than physical forms is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in physical forms, that physical forms are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of physical forms is not a bodhisattva; that feelings are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than feelings is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in feelings, that feelings are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of feelings is not a bodhisattva; that perceptions are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than perceptions is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in perceptions, that perceptions are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of perceptions is not a bodhisattva; that formative predispositions are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than formative predispositions is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in formative predispositions, that formative predispositions are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of formative predispositions is not a bodhisattva; and that consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in consciousness, that consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the eyes are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the eyes is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the eyes, that the eyes are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the eyes is not a bodhisattva; that the ears are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the ears is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the ears, that the ears are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the ears is not a bodhisattva; that the nose is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the nose is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the nose, that the nose is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the nose is not a bodhisattva; that the tongue is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the tongue is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the tongue, that the tongue is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the tongue is not a bodhisattva; that the body is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the body is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the body, that the body is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the body is not a bodhisattva; and that the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the mental faculty, that the mental faculty is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva; that sights are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than sights is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in sights, that sights are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of sights is not a bodhisattva; that sounds are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than sounds is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in sounds, that sounds are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of sounds is not a bodhisattva; that odors are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than odors is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in odors, that odors are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of odors is not a bodhisattva; that tastes are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than tastes is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in tastes, that tastes are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of tastes is not a bodhisattva; that tangibles are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than tangibles is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in tangibles, that tangibles are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of tangibles is not a bodhisattva; and that mental phenomena are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than mental phenomena is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in mental phenomena, that mental phenomena are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of mental phenomena is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of the eyes is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of the eyes is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of the eyes, that the sensory element of the eyes is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of the eyes is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of sights is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of sights is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of sights, that the sensory element of sights is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of sights is not a bodhisattva; and that the sensory element of visual consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of visual consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of visual consciousness, that the sensory element of visual consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of visual consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of the ears is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of the ears is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of the ears, that the sensory element of the ears is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of the ears is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of sounds is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of sounds is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of sounds, that the sensory element of sounds is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of sounds is not a bodhisattva; and that the sensory element of auditory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of auditory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of auditory consciousness, that the sensory element of auditory consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of auditory consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of the nose is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of the nose is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of the nose, that the sensory element of the nose is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of the nose is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of odors is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of odors is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of odors, that the sensory element of odors is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of odors is not a bodhisattva; and that the sensory element of olfactory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of olfactory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of olfactory consciousness, that the sensory element of olfactory consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of olfactory consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of the tongue is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of the tongue is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of the tongue, that the sensory element of the tongue is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of the tongue is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of tastes is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of tastes is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of tastes, that the sensory element of tastes is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of tastes is not a bodhisattva; and that the sensory element of gustatory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of gustatory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of gustatory consciousness, that the sensory element of gustatory consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of gustatory consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of the body is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of the body is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of the body, that the sensory element of the body is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of the body is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of tangibles is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of tangibles is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of tangibles, that the sensory element of tangibles is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of tangibles is not a bodhisattva; and that the sensory element of tactile consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of tactile consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of tactile consciousness, that the sensory element of tactile consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of tactile consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of the mental faculty, that the sensory element of the mental faculty is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva; that the sensory element of mental phenomena is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of mental phenomena is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of mental phenomena, that the sensory element of mental phenomena is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of mental phenomena is not a bodhisattva; and that the sensory element of mental consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the sensory element of mental consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the sensory element of mental consciousness, that the sensory element of mental consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the sensory element of mental consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the earth element is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the earth element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the earth element, that the earth element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the earth element is not a bodhisattva; that the water element is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the water element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the water element, that the water element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the water element is not a bodhisattva; that the fire element is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the fire element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the fire element, that the fire element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the fire element is not a bodhisattva; that the wind element is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the wind element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the wind element, that the wind element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the wind element is not a bodhisattva; that the space element is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the space element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the space element, that the space element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the space element is not a bodhisattva; and that the consciousness element is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the consciousness element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the consciousness element, that the consciousness element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the consciousness element is not a bodhisattva; that ignorance is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than ignorance is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in ignorance, that ignorance is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of ignorance is not a bodhisattva; that formative predispositions are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than formative predispositions is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in formative predispositions, that formative predispositions are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of formative predispositions is not a bodhisattva; that consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in consciousness, that consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that name and form are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than name and form is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in name and form, that name and form are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of name and form is not a bodhisattva; that the six sense fields are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the six sense fields is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the six sense fields, that the six sense fields are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the six sense fields is not a bodhisattva; that sensory contact is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than sensory contact is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in sensory contact, that sensory contact is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of sensory contact is not a bodhisattva; that sensation is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than sensation is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in sensation, that sensation is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of sensation is not a bodhisattva; that craving is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than craving is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in craving, that craving is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of craving is not a bodhisattva; that grasping is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than grasping is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in grasping, that grasping is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of grasping is not a bodhisattva; that the rebirth process is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than the rebirth process is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the rebirth process, that the rebirth process is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the rebirth process is not a bodhisattva; that birth is not a bodhisattva, that anything other than birth is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in birth, that birth is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of birth is not a bodhisattva; and that aging and death are not a bodhisattva, that anything other than aging and death is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in aging and death, that aging and death are not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of aging and death is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of physical forms is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than physical forms is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of physical forms, that the real nature of physical forms is not in a bodhisattva, and that the real nature of the absence of physical forms is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of feelings is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than feelings is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of feelings, that the real nature of feelings is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of feelings is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of perceptions is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than perceptions is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of perceptions, that the real nature of perceptions is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of perceptions is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of formative predispositions is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than formative predispositions is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of formative predispositions, that the real nature of formative predispositions is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of formative predispositions is not a bodhisattva; and that the real nature of consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of consciousness, that the real nature of consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the eyes is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the eyes is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the eyes, that the real nature of the eyes is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the eyes is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the ears is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the ears is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the ears, that the real nature of the ears is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the ears is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the nose is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the nose is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the nose, that the real nature of the nose is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the nose is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the tongue is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the tongue is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the tongue, that the real nature of the tongue is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the tongue is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the body is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the body is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the body, that the real nature of the body is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the body is not a bodhisattva; and that the real nature of the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the mental faculty, that the real nature of the mental faculty is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of sights is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than sights is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of sights, that the real nature of sights is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of sights is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of sounds is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than sounds is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of sounds, that the real nature of sounds is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of sounds is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of odors is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than odors is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of odors, that the real nature of odors is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of odors is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of tastes is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than tastes is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of tastes, that the real nature of tastes is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of tastes is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of tangibles is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than tangibles is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of tangibles, that the real nature of tangibles is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of tangibles is not a bodhisattva; and that the real nature of mental phenomena is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than mental phenomena is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of mental phenomena, that the real nature of mental phenomena is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of mental phenomena is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of the eyes is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of the eyes is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of the eyes, that the real nature of the sensory element of the eyes is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of the eyes is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of sights is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of sights is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of sights, that the real nature of the sensory element of sights is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of sights is not a bodhisattva; and that the real nature of the sensory element of visual consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of visual consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of visual consciousness, that the real nature of the sensory element of visual consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of visual consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of the ears is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of the ears is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of the ears, that the real nature of the sensory element of the ears is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of the ears is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of sounds is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of sounds is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of sounds, that the real nature of the sensory element of sounds is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of sounds is not a bodhisattva; and that the real nature of the sensory element of auditory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of auditory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of auditory consciousness, that the real nature of the sensory element of auditory consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of auditory consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of the nose is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of the nose is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of the nose, that the real nature of the sensory element of the nose is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of the nose is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of odors is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of odors is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of odors, that the real nature of the sensory element of odors is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of odors is not a bodhisattva; and that the real nature of the sensory element of olfactory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of olfactory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of olfactory consciousness, that the real nature of the sensory element of olfactory consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of olfactory consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of the tongue is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of the tongue is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of the tongue, that the real nature of the sensory element of the tongue is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of the tongue is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of tastes is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of tastes is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of tastes, that the real nature of the sensory element of tastes is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of tastes is not a bodhisattva; and that the real nature of the sensory element of gustatory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of gustatory consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of gustatory consciousness, that the real nature of the sensory element of gustatory consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of gustatory consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of the body is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of the body is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of the body, that the real nature of the sensory element of the body is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of the body is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of tangibles is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of tangibles is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of tangibles, that the real nature of the sensory element of tangibles is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of tangibles is not a bodhisattva; and that the real nature of the sensory element of tactile consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of tactile consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of tactile consciousness, that the real nature of the sensory element of tactile consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of tactile consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of the mental faculty, that the real nature of the sensory element of the mental faculty is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of the mental faculty is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the sensory element of mental phenomena is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of mental phenomena is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of mental phenomena, that the real nature of the sensory element of mental phenomena is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of mental phenomena is not a bodhisattva; and that the real nature of the sensory element of mental consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the sensory element of mental consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the sensory element of mental consciousness, that the real nature of the sensory element of mental consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the sensory element of mental consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the earth element is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the earth element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the earth element, that the real nature of the earth element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the earth element is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the water element is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the water element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the water element, that the real nature of the water element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the water element is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the fire element is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the fire element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the fire element, that the real nature of the fire element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the fire element is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the wind element is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the wind element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the wind element, that the real nature of the wind element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the wind element is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the space element is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the space element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the space element, that the real nature of the space element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the space element is not a bodhisattva; and that the real nature of the consciousness element is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the consciousness element is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the consciousness element, that the real nature of the consciousness element is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the consciousness element is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of ignorance is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than ignorance is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of ignorance, that the real nature of ignorance is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of ignorance is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of formative predispositions is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than formative predispositions is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of formative predispositions, that the real nature of formative predispositions is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of formative predispositions is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than consciousness is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of consciousness, that the real nature of consciousness is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of consciousness is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of name and form is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than name and form is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of name and form, that the real nature of name and form is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of name and form is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the six sense fields is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the six sense fields is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the six sense fields, that the real nature of the six sense fields is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the six sense fields is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of sensory contact is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than sensory contact is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of sensory contact, that the real nature of sensory contact is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of sensory contact is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of sensation is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than sensation is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of sensation, that the real nature of sensation is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of sensation is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of craving is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than craving is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of craving, that the real nature of craving is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of craving is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of grasping is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than grasping is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of grasping, that the real nature of grasping is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of grasping is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of the rebirth process is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than the rebirth process is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of the rebirth process, that the real nature of the rebirth process is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of the rebirth process is not a bodhisattva; that the real nature of birth is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than birth is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of birth, that the real nature of birth is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of birth is not a bodhisattva; and that the real nature of aging and death is not a bodhisattva, that the real nature of anything other than aging and death is not a bodhisattva, that a bodhisattva is not in the real nature of aging and death, that the real nature of aging and death is not in a bodhisattva, and that the absence of the real nature of aging and death is not a bodhisattva?”

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84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha

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’phags pa shes rab kyi pha rol tu phyin pa stong phrag brgya pa

The Noble Perfection of Wisdom in One Hundred Thousand Lines

Ārya­śata­sāhasrikā­prajñā­pāramitā

· Toh 8 ·

Degé Kangyur, (’bum, ka), folios 1.b–394.a; (’bum, kha), folios 1.b–402.a; (’bum, ga), folios 1.b–394.a; (’bum, nga), folios 1.b–381.a; (’bum, ca), folios 1.b–395.a; (’bum, cha), folios 1.b–382.a; (’bum, ja), folios 1.b–398.a; (’bum, nya), folios 1.b–399.a; (’bum, ta), folios 1.b–384.a; (’bum, tha), folios 1.b–387.a; (’bum, da), folios 1.b–411.a; and (’bum, a), folios 1.b–395.a (vols. 14–25)
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