True Suchness: 1 definition
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True Suchness means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Buddhist Door: GlossaryBhutatathata in Sanskrit word. Bhuta means substance that exists; tathata means suchness, thusness, i.e. such is its nature. It is regarded as the absolute, ultimate source and character of all phenomena. It is the eternal, imperson, unchangeable reality behind all phenomena. Simply speaking, it is ALL. There are many other terms to describe it, e.g. Buddha nature, Self nature Pure Mind, Dharmakaya (Dharma Body), Tathagata garbha (Buddha treasury), Reality (real mark), Dharma Realm, Dharma Nature, the Complete and Perfect real nature, etc.See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Suchness.
Full-text: Fundamental Face.
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Vimalakīrti Sutra (by John R. McRae)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)