Part 2c.1 - The inexpressible manner of seeing by the eight means of resting

Now, as we rest like that, there is the explanation of how to tread the path by means of four kinds of wisdom. Of these four, first there is the teaching of the wisdom of appearance. As by the eight means of resting the mind rests in the natural state:

Then this profound and peaceful simplicity of mind
Sees the truth that is inexpressible by speech,
The wisdom of appearance, utterly without concept,
The luminosity known as prajñaparamita.

The first arising of clear, luminous, motionless wisdom is the wisdom of appearance. This is the peace of mind’s entering into the nature of mind beyond speech, thought, and expression. Its luminosity is the meaning of perfect knowledge, the prajñaparamita. The Precious Ocean (rin chen rgya mtsho) says:

There are four kinds of luminosity,
Completed as the level of the great wisdom.
Appearance that is completely without conception.
Wisdom of increase that is involved with illusion.
True attainment, the path of the noble ones.
Complete attainment, finished with that path.

Nyime Namgyal connects these with the four situations of the bardo. They are explained as ways of liberation. Those who attain recognition that things are like that right now are liberated.