“Blessed Lord, if bodhisattva great beings who practice the perfection of wisdom should train in physical forms, should train in feelings, should train in perceptions, should train in formative predispositions, and should train in consciousness; if they should train in the eyes, should train in the ears, should train in the nose, should train in the tongue, should train in the body, and should train in the mental faculty; should train in sights, should train in sounds, should train in odors, should train in tastes, should train in tangibles, and should train in mental phenomena; should train in visual consciousness, should train in auditory consciousness, should train in olfactory consciousness, should train in gustatory consciousness, should train in tactile consciousness, and should train in mental consciousness; should train in visually compounded sensory contact, should train in aurally compounded sensory contact, should train in nasally compounded sensory contact, should train in lingually compounded sensory contact, should train in corporeally compounded sensory contact, and should train in mentally compounded sensory contact; and should train in feelings conditioned by visually compounded sensory contact, should train in feelings conditioned by aurally compounded sensory contact, should train in feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact, should train in feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact, should train in feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact, and should train in feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact; if they should train in the earth element, should train in the water element, should train in the fire element, should train in the wind element, should train in the space element, and should train in the consciousness element; if they should train in ignorance, should train in formative predispositions, should train in consciousness, should train in name and form, should train in the six sense fields, should train in sensory contact, should train in sensation, should train in craving, should train in grasping, should train in the rebirth process, should train in birth, and should train in aging and death; if they should train in the perfection of generosity, should train in the perfection of ethical discipline, should train in the perfection of tolerance, should train in the perfection of perseverance, should train in the perfection of meditative concentration, and should train in the perfection of wisdom; if they should train in the emptiness of internal phenomena, should train in the emptiness of external phenomena, should train in the emptiness of external and internal phenomena, should train in the emptiness of emptiness, should train in the emptiness of great extent, should train in the emptiness of ultimate reality, should train in the emptiness of conditioned phenomena, should train in the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena, should train in the emptiness of the unlimited, should train in the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end, should train in the emptiness of nonexclusion, should train in the emptiness of inherent nature, should train in the emptiness of all phenomena, should train in the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics, should train in the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended, should train in the emptiness of nonentities, should train in the emptiness of essential nature, and should train in the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities; if they should train in the applications of mindfulness, should train in the correct exertions, should train in the supports for miraculous ability, should train in the faculties, should train in the powers, should train in the branches of enlightenment, and should train in the noble eightfold path; if they should train in the truths of the noble ones, should train in the meditative concentrations, should train in the immeasurable attitudes, should train in the formless absorptions, should train in the eight liberations, should train in the nine serial steps of meditative absorption, should train in the emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness gateways to liberation, should train in the extrasensory powers, should train in the meditative stabilities, and should train in the dhāraṇī gateways; if they should train in the powers of the tathāgatas, should train in the fearlessnesses, should train in the kinds of exact knowledge, should train in great loving kindness, should train in great compassion, and should train in the distinct qualities of the buddhas; and if they should train in the fruit of having entered the stream, should train in the fruit of once-returner, should train in the fruit of non-returner, should train in arhatship, should train in individual enlightenment, should train in omniscience, should train in the knowledge of the aspects of the path, and should train in all-aspect omniscience, would that not inexorably entail that bodhisattva great beings would practice erroneous practices or elaborate what cannot be elaborated?
“If you ask why, Blessed Lord, it is because these conceptualizations do not exist in this realm of phenomena. Physical forms are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than physical forms. Physical forms simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is physical forms. Feelings are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than feelings. Feelings simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is feelings. Perceptions are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than perceptions. Perceptions simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is perceptions. Formative predispositions are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than formative predispositions. Formative predispositions simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is formative predispositions. Consciousness is not other than the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than consciousness. Consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is consciousness.
“The eyes are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the eyes. The eyes simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the eyes. The ears are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the ears. The ears simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the ears. The nose is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the nose. The nose simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the nose. The tongue is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the tongue. The tongue simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the tongue. The body is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the body. The body simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the body. The mental faculty is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the mental faculty. The mental faculty simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the mental faculty.
“Sights are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than sights. Sights simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is sights. Sounds are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than sounds. Sounds simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is sounds. Odors are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than odors. Odors simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is odors. Tastes are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than tastes. Tastes simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is tastes. Tangibles are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than tangibles. Tangibles simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is tangibles. Mental phenomena are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than mental phenomena. Mental phenomena simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is mental phenomena.
“Visual consciousness is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than visual consciousness. Visual consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is visual consciousness. Auditory consciousness is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than auditory consciousness. Auditory consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is auditory consciousness. Olfactory consciousness is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than olfactory consciousness. Olfactory consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is olfactory consciousness. Gustatory consciousness is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than gustatory consciousness. Gustatory consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is gustatory consciousness. Tactile consciousness is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than tactile consciousness. Tactile consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is tactile consciousness. Mental consciousness is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than mental consciousness. Mental consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is mental consciousness.
“Visually compounded sensory contact is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than visually compounded sensory contact. Visually compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is visually compounded sensory contact. Aurally compounded sensory contact is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than aurally compounded sensory contact. Aurally compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is aurally compounded sensory contact. Nasally compounded sensory contact is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than nasally compounded sensory contact. Nasally compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is nasally compounded sensory contact. Lingually compounded sensory contact is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than lingually compounded sensory contact. Lingually compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is lingually compounded sensory contact. Corporeally compounded sensory contact is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than corporeally compounded sensory contact. Corporeally compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is corporeally compounded sensory contact. Mentally compounded sensory contact is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than mentally compounded sensory contact. Mentally compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is mentally compounded sensory contact.
“Feelings conditioned by visually compounded sensory contact are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than feelings conditioned by visually compounded sensory contact. Feelings conditioned by visually compounded sensory contact simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is feelings conditioned by visually compounded sensory contact. Feelings conditioned by aurally compounded sensory contact are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than feelings conditioned by aurally compounded sensory contact. Feelings conditioned by aurally compounded sensory contact simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is feelings conditioned by aurally compounded sensory contact. Feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact. Feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is feelings conditioned by nasally compounded sensory contact. Feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact. Feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is feelings conditioned by lingually compounded sensory contact. Feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact. Feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is feelings conditioned by corporeally compounded sensory contact. Feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact. Feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is feelings conditioned by mentally compounded sensory contact.
“The earth element is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the earth element. The earth element simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the earth element. The water element is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the water element. The water element simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the water element. The fire element is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the fire element. The fire element simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the fire element. The wind element is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the wind element. The wind element simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the wind element. The space element is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the space element. The space element simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the space element. The consciousness element is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the consciousness element. The consciousness element simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the consciousness element.
“Ignorance is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than ignorance. Ignorance simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is ignorance. Formative predispositions are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than formative predispositions. Formative predispositions simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is formative predispositions. Consciousness is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than consciousness. Consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is consciousness. Name and form are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than name and form. Name and form simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is name and form. The six sense fields are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the six sense fields. The six sense fields simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the six sense fields. Sensory contact is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than sensory contact. Sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is sensory contact. Sensation is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than sensation. Sensation simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is sensation. Craving is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than craving. Craving simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is craving. Grasping is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than grasping. Grasping simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is grasping. The rebirth process is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the rebirth process. The rebirth process simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the rebirth process. Birth is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than birth. Birth simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is birth. Aging and death are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than aging and death. Aging and death simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is aging and death.
“The perfection of generosity is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the perfection of generosity. The perfection of generosity simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the perfection of generosity. The perfection of ethical discipline is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the perfection of ethical discipline. The perfection of ethical discipline simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the perfection of ethical discipline. The perfection of tolerance is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the perfection of tolerance. The perfection of tolerance simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the perfection of tolerance. The perfection of perseverance is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the perfection of perseverance. The perfection of perseverance simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the perfection of perseverance. The perfection of meditative concentration is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the perfection of meditative concentration. The perfection of meditative concentration simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the perfection of meditative concentration. The perfection of wisdom is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the perfection of wisdom. The perfection of wisdom simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the perfection of wisdom.
“The emptiness of internal phenomena is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of internal phenomena. The emptiness of internal phenomena simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of internal phenomena. The emptiness of external phenomena is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of external phenomena. The emptiness of external phenomena simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of external phenomena. The emptiness of external and internal phenomena is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of external and internal phenomena. The emptiness of external and internal phenomena simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of external and internal phenomena. The emptiness of emptiness is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of emptiness. The emptiness of emptiness simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of emptiness. The emptiness of great extent is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of great extent. The emptiness of great extent simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of great extent. The emptiness of ultimate reality is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of ultimate reality. The emptiness of ultimate reality simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of ultimate reality. The emptiness of conditioned phenomena is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of conditioned phenomena. The emptiness of conditioned phenomena simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of conditioned phenomena. The emptiness of unconditioned phenomena is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena. The emptiness of unconditioned phenomena simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of unconditioned phenomena. The emptiness of the unlimited is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of the unlimited. The emptiness of the unlimited simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of the unlimited. The emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end. The emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of that which has neither beginning nor end. The emptiness of nonexclusion is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of nonexclusion. The emptiness of nonexclusion simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of nonexclusion. The emptiness of inherent nature is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of inherent nature. The emptiness of inherent nature simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of inherent nature. The emptiness of all phenomena is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of all phenomena. The emptiness of all phenomena simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of all phenomena. The emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics. The emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of intrinsic defining characteristics. The emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended. The emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of that which cannot be apprehended. The emptiness of nonentities is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of nonentities. The emptiness of nonentities simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of nonentities. The emptiness of essential nature is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of essential nature. The emptiness of essential nature simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of essential nature. The emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities. The emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness of an essential nature of nonentities.
“The applications of mindfulness are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the applications of mindfulness. The applications of mindfulness simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the applications of mindfulness. The correct exertions are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the correct exertions. The correct exertions simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the correct exertions. The supports for miraculous ability are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the supports for miraculous ability. The supports for miraculous ability simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the supports for miraculous ability. The faculties are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the faculties. The faculties simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the faculties. The powers are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the powers. The powers simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the powers. The branches of enlightenment are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the branches of enlightenment. The branches of enlightenment simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the branches of enlightenment. The path is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the path. The path simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the path.
“The truths of the noble ones are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the truths of the noble ones. The truths of the noble ones simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the truths of the noble ones. The meditative concentrations are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the meditative concentrations. The meditative concentrations simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the meditative concentrations. The immeasurable attitudes are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the immeasurable attitudes. The immeasurable attitudes simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the immeasurable attitudes. The formless absorptions are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the formless absorptions. The formless absorptions simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the formless absorptions. The liberations are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the liberations. The liberations simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the liberations. The serial steps of meditative absorption are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the serial steps of meditative absorption. The serial steps of meditative absorption simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the serial steps of meditative absorption. The emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness gateways to liberation are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness gateways to liberation. The emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness gateways to liberation simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness gateways to liberation. The extrasensory powers are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the extrasensory powers. The extrasensory powers simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the extrasensory powers. The meditative stabilities are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the meditative stabilities. The meditative stabilities simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the meditative stabilities. The dhāraṇī gateways are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the dhāraṇī gateways. The dhāraṇī gateways simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the dhāraṇī gateways.
“The powers of the tathāgatas are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the powers of the tathāgatas. The powers of the tathāgatas simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the powers of the tathāgatas. The fearlessnesses are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the fearlessnesses. The fearlessnesses simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the fearlessnesses. The kinds of exact knowledge are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the kinds of exact knowledge. The kinds of exact knowledge simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the kinds of exact knowledge. Great loving kindness is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than great loving kindness. Great loving kindness simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is great loving kindness. Great compassion is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than great compassion. Great compassion simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is great compassion. The distinct qualities of the buddhas are not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the distinct qualities of the buddhas. The distinct qualities of the buddhas simply are the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the distinct qualities of the buddhas.
“The fruit of having entered the stream is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the fruit of having entered the stream. The fruit of having entered the stream simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the fruit of having entered the stream. The fruit of once-returner is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the fruit of once-returner. The fruit of once-returner simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the fruit of once-returner. The fruit of non-returner is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the fruit of non-returner. The fruit of non-returner simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the fruit of non-returner. Arhatship is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than arhatship. Arhatship simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is arhatship. Individual enlightenment is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than individual enlightenment. Individual enlightenment simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is individual enlightenment. The knowledge of the aspects of the path is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than the knowledge of the aspects of the path. The knowledge of the aspects of the path simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is the knowledge of the aspects of the path. All-aspect omniscience is not the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena is not other than all-aspect omniscience. All-aspect omniscience simply is the realm of phenomena; the realm of phenomena simply is all-aspect omniscience.”
“It is so, Subhūti, it is so,” replied the Blessed One. “It is just as you have said. Physical forms simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is physical forms. Feelings simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is feelings. Perceptions simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is perceptions. Formative predispositions simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is formative predispositions. Consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is consciousness.
“The eyes simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is the eyes. The ears simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is the ears. The nose simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is the nose. The tongue simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is the tongue. The body simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is the body. The mental faculty simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is the mental faculty.
“Sights simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is sights. Sounds simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is sounds. Odors simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is odors. Tastes simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is tastes. Tangibles simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is tangibles. Mental phenomena simply are the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is mental phenomena.
“Visual consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is visual consciousness. Auditory consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is auditory consciousness. Olfactory consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is olfactory consciousness. Gustatory consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is gustatory consciousness. Tactile consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is tactile consciousness. Mental consciousness simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is mental consciousness.
“Visually compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is visually compounded sensory contact. Aurally compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is aurally compounded sensory contact. Nasally compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is nasally compounded sensory contact. Lingually compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is lingually compounded sensory contact. Corporeally compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is corporeally compounded sensory contact. Mentally compounded sensory contact simply is the realm of phenomena, and the realm of phenomena simply is mentally compounded sensory contact.