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{[['og min]]}. 1) Non-higher. The highest Buddhafield. There are six places that have this name, from the eighth paradise of the gods of the fourth concentration up to the absolute [[Akanishta]], which is inconceivable. 2) the highest of the heavens of the form realm. 3) The 'highest;' the realm of [[Vajradhara]], the enlightened sphere of [[dharmakaya buddha]]. Can also refer to the highest abode of gods in the form realms. 4) For a discussion of the various types of [[Akanishtha]], see Gyurme Dorje's translation of Longchen Rabjam's [[phyogs bcu mun sel]]. 5)  Often used as a synonym for '[[dharmadhatu]].' 6) ultimate ([[don gyi 'og min]])  [RY] [Primer] [LW1]<br>
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*Akanishta realm ([['og min gyi zhing]]). The highest buddha realm. [RY]<br>
 
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*Akanishta realm of all-encompassing purity ([[dag pa rab 'byams 'og min zhing]]) - [RY]<br>
 
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*Akanishta realm of Padmajala ([['og min pad ma drva ba'i zhing]]) - The pure realm of Guru Rinpoche. [RY]<br>
 
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