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'''abhisambodhikaya''' ([[mngon par byang chub pa'i sku]]). The fifth of the five kayas of buddhahood, defined by [[Jamgön Kongtrül]] in his [[Treasury of Knowledge]] as 'manifold manifestation in accordance with the karma of those to be influenced, without departing from [[dharmakaya]], that (appears) because the (other [[four kayas]] are) spontaneously complete within awareness wisdom.'
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'''Dignaga''' ([[phyogs glang]]). Disciple of [[Vasubandhu]], famed for his contributions to [[pramana]], logic and epistemology. Counted among the [[Six Ornaments which Beautify Jambudvipa]], he is the holder of the transmission of [[valid cognition]], which brings an end to confusion about meaning.
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Revision as of 05:37, 8 December 2005

Dignaga (phyogs glang). Disciple of Vasubandhu, famed for his contributions to pramana, logic and epistemology. Counted among the Six Ornaments which Beautify Jambudvipa, he is the holder of the transmission of valid cognition, which brings an end to confusion about meaning.