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-This [[dharmadhatu]] space is described with three words corresponding to three ways of functioning: as "potential" in the context of [[sentient beings]] obscured by temporary stains, as "[[dharmakaya]]" in the context of [[buddhas]] who are free of stains, and as "[[suchness]]" from the aspect of pervading essence of both and being unchanging.
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-Here, the word "potential" ([[rigs]]) is also sometimes translated as "family" or "nature".  It is synonymous with [[sugata essence]], [[tathagata-garbha]], and [[buddha nature]]. ([[EPK]])
-As is said:
-Its nature is [[dharmakaya]],<br>
-As well as [[suchness]] and [[potential]].  ([[The Light of Wisdom]], Vol. 1, pg. 71).