“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of conditioned phenomena increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of conditioned phenomena increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of conditioned phenomena is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of the unlimited increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of the unlimited increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of the unlimited is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of nonexclusion increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of nonexclusion increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of nonexclusion is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of inherent nature increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of inherent nature increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of inherent nature is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of all phenomena increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of all phenomena increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of all phenomena is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of nonentities increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of nonentities increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of nonentities is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of essential nature increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of essential nature increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of essential nature is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the applications of mindfulness increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the applications of mindfulness increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name applications of mindfulness is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the correct exertions increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the correct exertions increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name correct exertions is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the supports for miraculous ability increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the supports for miraculous ability increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name supports for miraculous ability is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the faculties increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the faculties increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name faculties is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the powers increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the powers increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name powers is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the branches of enlightenment increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the branches of enlightenment increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name branches of enlightenment is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the noble eightfold path increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the noble eightfold path increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name noble eightfold path is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness gateway to liberation increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the emptiness gateway to liberation increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name emptiness gateway to liberation is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the signlessness gateway to liberation increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the signlessness gateway to liberation increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name signlessness gateway to liberation is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the wishlessness gateway to liberation increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the wishlessness gateway to liberation increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name wishlessness gateway to liberation is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the four meditative concentrations increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the four meditative concentrations increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name meditative concentrations is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether loving kindness increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether loving kindness increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name loving kindness is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether compassion increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether compassion increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name compassion is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether empathetic joy increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether empathetic joy increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name empathetic joy is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether equanimity increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether equanimity increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name equanimity is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the four formless absorptions increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the four formless absorptions increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name formless absorptions is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the Buddha increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the Buddha increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name mindfulness of the Buddha is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the Dharma increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the Dharma increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name mindfulness of the Dharma is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the Saṅgha increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the Saṅgha increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name mindfulness of the Saṅgha is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of ethical discipline increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of ethical discipline increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name mindfulness of ethical discipline is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of giving away increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of giving away increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name mindfulness of giving away is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the gods increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the gods increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name mindfulness of the gods is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the body increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the body increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name mindfulness of the body is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of disillusionment increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of disillusionment increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name mindfulness of disillusionment is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the inhalation and exhalation of breath increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of the inhalation and exhalation of breath increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name mindfulness of the inhalation and exhalation of breath is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of death increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether mindfulness of death increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name mindfulness of death is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eyes of flesh increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eyes of flesh increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name eyes of flesh is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eye of divine clairvoyance increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eye of divine clairvoyance increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name eye of divine clairvoyance is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eye of wisdom increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eye of wisdom increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name eye of wisdom is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eye of the Dharma increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eye of the Dharma increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name eye of the Dharma is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eye of a buddha increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eye of a buddha increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name eye of a buddha is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the six extrasensory powers increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the six extrasensory powers increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name six extrasensory powers is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the ten powers of the tathāgatas increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the ten powers of the tathāgatas increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name ten powers of the tathāgatas is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the four fearlessnesses increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the four fearlessnesses increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name four fearlessnesses is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the four kinds of exact knowledge increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the four kinds of exact knowledge increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name four kinds of exact knowledge is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether great compassion increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether great compassion increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name great compassion is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eighteen distinct qualities of the buddhas increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the eighteen distinct qualities of the buddhas increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name distinct qualities of the buddhas is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the dreamlike five acquisitive aggregates increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the dreamlike five acquisitive aggregates increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name acquisitive aggregates is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble an illusion increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble an illusion increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name acquisitive aggregates is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble an echo increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble an echo increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name acquisitive aggregates is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble an optical aberration increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble an optical aberration increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name acquisitive aggregates is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble a reflection increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble a reflection increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name acquisitive aggregates is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble a mirage increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble a mirage increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name acquisitive aggregates is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble the moon in water increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble the moon in water increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name acquisitive aggregates is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble a magical display increase or decrease, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the five acquisitive aggregates that resemble a magical display increase or decrease, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name acquisitive aggregates is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is void increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is void increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name void is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is at peace increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is at peace increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name peace is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is nonarising increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is nonarising increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name nonarising is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is nonceasing increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is nonceasing increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name nonceasing is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is nonoriginating increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is nonoriginating increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name nonoriginating is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is nonconditioning increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is nonconditioning increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name nonconditioning is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is undefiled increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is undefiled increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name undefiled is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is unpurified increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is unpurified increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name unpurified is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the realm of phenomena increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the realm of phenomena increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name realm of phenomena is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the real nature increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not consider whether the real nature increases or decreases, what could I designate by the term bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that term real nature is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that term does not exist, therefore that term is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the very limit of reality increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the very limit of reality increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name very limit of reality is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the abiding nature of phenomena increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the abiding nature of phenomena increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name abiding nature of phenomena is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the maturity of phenomena increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the maturity of phenomena increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name maturity of phenomena is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.299
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether a virtuous or a nonvirtuous phenomenon increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether a virtuous or a nonvirtuous phenomenon increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name virtuous or nonvirtuous phenomenon is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether a mundane or a supramundane phenomenon increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether a mundane or a supramundane phenomenon increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name mundane or supramundane phenomenon is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether a conditioned or an unconditioned phenomenon increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether a conditioned or an unconditioned phenomenon increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name conditioned or unconditioned phenomenon is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that term does not exist, therefore that term is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether a contaminated or an uncontaminated phenomenon increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether a contaminated or an uncontaminated phenomenon increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name contaminated or uncontaminated phenomenon is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether a past, a future, or a present event increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether a past, a future, or a present event increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name past, future, or present event is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether that which is not past, is not future, or is not present increases or decreases. And what is that called?300 It is the unconditioned. The unconditioned is not past, is not future, and is not present. Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the unconditioned increases or decreases. If you ask what the unconditioned is, it is that which is nonarising, nondwelling, and nonperishing.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the Blessed Lord increases or decreases.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the tathāgatas, arhats, perfectly complete buddhas of the world systems of the eastern direction, numerous as the grains of sand of the river Gaṅgā, accompanied by communities of śrāvakas and by bodhisattvas, increase or decrease.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the tathāgatas, arhats, perfectly complete buddhas of the world systems of the southern direction, numerous as the grains of sand of the river Gaṅgā, accompanied by communities of śrāvakas and by bodhisattvas, increase or decrease.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the tathāgatas, arhats, perfectly complete buddhas of the world systems of the western direction, numerous as the grains of sand of the river Gaṅgā, accompanied by communities of śrāvakas and by bodhisattvas, increase or decrease.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the tathāgatas, arhats, perfectly complete buddhas of the world systems of the northern direction, numerous as the grains of sand of the river Gaṅgā, accompanied by communities of śrāvakas and by bodhisattvas, increase or decrease.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the tathāgatas, arhats, perfectly complete buddhas of the world systems of the intermediate northeastern direction, numerous as the grains of sand of the river Gaṅgā, accompanied by communities of śrāvakas and by bodhisattvas, increase or decrease.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the tathāgatas, arhats, perfectly complete buddhas of the world systems of the intermediate southeastern direction, numerous as the grains of sand of the river Gaṅgā, accompanied by communities of śrāvakas and by bodhisattvas, increase or decrease.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the tathāgatas, arhats, perfectly complete buddhas of the world systems of the intermediate southwestern direction, numerous as the grains of sand of the river Gaṅgā, accompanied by communities of śrāvakas and by bodhisattvas, increase or decrease.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the tathāgatas, arhats, perfectly complete buddhas of the world systems of the intermediate northwestern direction, numerous as the grains of sand of the river Gaṅgā, accompanied by communities of śrāvakas and by bodhisattvas, increase or decrease.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the tathāgatas, arhats, perfectly complete buddhas of the world systems in the direction of the nadir, numerous as the grains of sand of the river Gaṅgā, accompanied by communities of śrāvakas and by bodhisattvas, increase or decrease.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the tathāgatas, arhats, perfectly complete buddhas of the world systems in the direction of the zenith, numerous as the grains of sand of the river Gaṅgā, accompanied by communities of śrāvakas and by bodhisattvas, increase or decrease.
“Blessed Lord, if I do not apprehend and do not observe whether those tathāgatas, arhats, perfectly complete buddhas, accompanied by communities of śrāvakas and by bodhisattvas, increase or decrease, what bodhisattva great being should I teach and instruct, and in what perfection of wisdom? And what should I teach to be investigated as the perfection of wisdom?301
“Blessed Lord, even the name Tathāgata is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Even the name saṅgha is unstable, intangible, and powerless. And even the name bodhisattva is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since those names do not exist, they are unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“Blessed Lord, I do not apprehend and do not observe whether the real nature of all phenomena increases or decreases, so, Blessed Lord, since I thus do not apprehend and do not observe whether the real nature of all phenomena increases or decreases, what could I designate by the name bodhisattva? Blessed Lord, even that name real nature of all phenomena is unstable, intangible, and powerless. Why? Since that name does not exist, therefore that name is unstable, intangible, and powerless.
“That which is, Blessed Lord, the symbol for something, the designation for something—namely, bodhisattva—cannot be expressed as physical forms, feelings, perceptions, formative predispositions, or consciousness; eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, or mental faculty; sights, sounds, odors, tastes, tangibles, or mental phenomena; visual consciousness, auditory consciousness, olfactory consciousness, gustatory consciousness, tactile consciousness, or mental consciousness; visually compounded sensory contact, aurally compounded sensory contact, nasally compounded sensory contact, lingually compounded sensory contact, corporeally compounded sensory contact, or mentally compounded sensory contact; feelings conditioned by visually compounded sensory contact, feelings conditioned by aurally compounded sensory contact, feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact, feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact, feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact, or feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact; the earth element, the water element, the fire element, the wind element, the space element, or the consciousness element; ignorance, formative predispositions, consciousness, name and form, the six sense fields, sensory contact, sensation, craving, grasping, the rebirth process, birth, or aging and death; the perfection of generosity, the perfection of ethical discipline, the perfection of tolerance, the perfection of perseverance, the perfection of meditative concentration, or the perfection of wisdom; the emptiness of internal phenomena, the emptiness of external phenomena, the emptiness of external and internal phenomena, the emptiness of emptiness, the emptiness of great extent, the emptiness of ultimate reality, the emptiness of conditioned phenomena, the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena, the emptiness of the unlimited, the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end, the emptiness of nonexclusion, the emptiness of inherent nature, the emptiness of all phenomena, the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics, the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended, the emptiness of nonentities, the emptiness of essential nature, or the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities; the applications of mindfulness, the correct exertions, the supports for miraculous ability, the faculties, the powers, the branches of enlightenment, or the noble eightfold path; the truths of the noble ones, the meditative concentrations, the immeasurable attitudes, the formless absorptions, the liberations, or the serial steps of meditative absorption; the emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness gateways to liberation; or the extrasensory powers, the meditative stabilities, the dhāraṇī gateways, the powers of the tathāgatas, the fearlessnesses, the kinds of exact knowledge, great loving kindness, great compassion, or as the distinct qualities of the buddhas. This is because it is merely a designation for something.