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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]<br>
'''Akanishta''' [['og min]].  
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*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]


*'''Akanishta''', Skt. — [['og min]], literally "which is not below," the [[Unexcelled Buddhafield]]. In general, the highest of all buddhafields; according to Vajrayana, the place where bodhisattvas attain final buddhahood. There are, in fact, six levels of Akanishta, ranging from the highest heaven of the form realm up to the ultimate pure land of the dharmakaya. [AJP] from [[The Great Image]] ISBN 1-59030-069-6
*'''Akanishta''', Skt. — [['og min]], literally "which is not below," the [[Unexcelled Buddhafield]]. In general, the highest of all buddhafields; according to Vajrayana, the place where bodhisattvas attain final buddhahood. There are, in fact, six levels of Akanishta, ranging from the highest heaven of the form realm up to the ultimate pure land of the dharmakaya. [AJP] from [[The Great Image]] ISBN 1-59030-069-6

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Akanishta '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]
  • Akanishta, Skt. — 'og min, literally "which is not below," the Unexcelled Buddhafield. In general, the highest of all buddhafields; according to Vajrayana, the place where bodhisattvas attain final buddhahood. There are, in fact, six levels of Akanishta, ranging from the highest heaven of the form realm up to the ultimate pure land of the dharmakaya. [AJP] from The Great Image ISBN 1-59030-069-6