THE GREAT PRAJNAPARAMITA SUTRA
VOLUME 114
Chapter 30: COMPARING MERITS (12)
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the body element as the means, the non-arising of the body element as the means, the non-attainment of the body element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in inner emptiness up to emptiness of the non-nature of self-nature?”
“Ananda, the body element and the nature of the body element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the body element together with inner emptiness up to emptiness of the non-nature of self-nature is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in inner emptiness up to emptiness of the non-nature of self-nature?”
“Ananda, the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition and the nature of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition together with inner emptiness up to emptiness of the non-nature of self-nature is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the body element as the means, the non-arising of the body element as the means, the non-attainment of the body element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in inner emptiness up to emptiness of the non-nature of self-nature.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the mind element as the means, the non-arising of the mind element as the means, the non-attainment of the mind element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in inner emptiness up to emptiness of the non-nature of self-nature?”
“Ananda, the mind element and the nature of the mind element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the mind element together with inner emptiness up to emptiness of the non-nature of self-nature is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in inner emptiness up to emptiness of the non-nature of self-nature?”
“Ananda, the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition and the nature of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition together with inner emptiness up to emptiness of the non-nature of self-nature is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the mind element as the means, the non-arising of the mind element as the means, the non-attainment of the mind element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in inner emptiness up to emptiness of the non-nature of self-nature.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the eye element as the means, the non-arising of the eye element as the means, the non-attainment of the eye element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the eye element and the nature of the eye element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the eye element together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition and the nature of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the eye element as the means, the non-arising of the eye element as the means, the non-attainment of the eye element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the ear element as the means, the non-arising of the ear element as the means, the non-attainment of the ear element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the ear element and the nature of the ear element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the ear element together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition and the nature of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the ear element as the means, the non-arising of the ear element as the means, the non-attainment of the ear element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the nose element as the means, the non-arising of the nose element as the means, the non-attainment of the nose element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the nose element and the nature of the nose element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the nose element together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition and the nature of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the nose element as the means, the non-arising of the nose element as the means, the non-attainment of the nose element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the tongue element as the means, the non-arising of the tongue element as the means, the non-attainment of the tongue element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the tongue element and the nature of the tongue element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the tongue element together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition and the nature of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the tongue element as the means, the non-arising of the tongue element as the means, the non-attainment of the tongue element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the body element as the means, the non-arising of the body element as the means, the non-attainment of the body element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the body element and the nature of the body element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the body element together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition and the nature of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the body element as the means, the non-arising of the body element as the means, the non-attainment of the body element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the mind element as the means, the non-arising of the mind element as the means, the non-attainment of the mind element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the mind element and the nature of the mind element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the mind element together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm?”
“Ananda, the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition and the nature of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition together with Suchness up to the inconceivable realm is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the mind element as the means, the non-arising of the mind element as the means, the non-attainment of the mind element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in Suchness up to the inconceivable realm.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the eye element as the means, the non-arising of the eye element as the means, the non-attainment of the eye element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the eye element and the nature of the eye element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the eye element together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition and the nature of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the eye element as the means, the non-arising of the eye element as the means, the non-attainment of the eye element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the ear element as the means, the non-arising of the ear element as the means, the non-attainment of the ear element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the ear element and the nature of the ear element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the ear element together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition and the nature of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the ear element as the means, the non-arising of the ear element as the means, the non-attainment of the ear element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the nose element as the means, the non-arising of the nose element as the means, the non-attainment of the nose element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the nose element and the nature of the nose element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the nose element together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition and the nature of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the nose element as the means, the non-arising of the nose element as the means, the non-attainment of the nose element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the tongue element as the means, the non-arising of the tongue element as the means, the non-attainment of the tongue element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the tongue element and the nature of the tongue element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the tongue element together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition and the nature of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the tongue element as the means, the non-arising of the tongue element as the means, the non-attainment of the tongue element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the body element as the means, the non-arising of the body element as the means, the non-attainment of the body element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the body element and the nature of the body element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the body element together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition and the nature of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the body element as the means, the non-arising of the body element as the means, the non-attainment of the body element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the mind element as the means, the non-arising of the mind element as the means, the non-attainment of the mind element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the mind element and the nature of the mind element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the mind element together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path?”
“Ananda, the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition and the nature of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition together with the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the mind element as the means, the non-arising of the mind element as the means, the non-attainment of the mind element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — abide in the Holy Truth of Suffering, Origination, Cessation, and the Path.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the eye element as the means, the non-arising of the eye element as the means, the non-attainment of the eye element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the eye element and the nature of the eye element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the eye element together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition and the nature of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the eye element as the means, the non-arising of the eye element as the means, the non-attainment of the eye element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the ear element as the means, the non-arising of the ear element as the means, the non-attainment of the ear element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the ear element and the nature of the ear element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the ear element together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition and the nature of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the ear element as the means, the non-arising of the ear element as the means, the non-attainment of the ear element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the nose element as the means, the non-arising of the nose element as the means, the non-attainment of the nose element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the nose element and the nature of the nose element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the nose element together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition and the nature of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the nose element as the means, the non-arising of the nose element as the means, the non-attainment of the nose element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the tongue element as the means, the non-arising of the tongue element as the means, the non-attainment of the tongue element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the tongue element and the nature of the tongue element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the tongue element together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition and the nature of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the tongue element as the means, the non-arising of the tongue element as the means, the non-attainment of the tongue element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the body element as the means, the non-arising of the body element as the means, the non-attainment of the body element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the body element and the nature of the body element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the body element together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition and the nature of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the body element as the means, the non-arising of the body element as the means, the non-attainment of the body element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the mind element as the means, the non-arising of the mind element as the means, the non-attainment of the mind element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the mind element and the nature of the mind element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the mind element together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions?”
“Ananda, the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition and the nature of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition together with the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the mind element as the means, the non-arising of the mind element as the means, the non-attainment of the mind element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the four Dhyanas, the four Immeasurables, and the four Formless Absorptions.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the eye element as the means, the non-arising of the eye element as the means, the non-attainment of the eye element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the eye element and the nature of the eye element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the eye element together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition and the nature of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the form element, eye-consciousness element, and eye-contact along with the feelings arising from eye-contact as condition together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the eye element as the means, the non-arising of the eye element as the means, the non-attainment of the eye element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the ear element as the means, the non-arising of the ear element as the means, the non-attainment of the ear element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the ear element and the nature of the ear element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the ear element together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition and the nature of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the sound element, ear-consciousness element, and ear-contact along with the feelings arising from ear-contact as condition together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the ear element as the means, the non-arising of the ear element as the means, the non-attainment of the ear element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the nose element as the means, the non-arising of the nose element as the means, the non-attainment of the nose element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the nose element and the nature of the nose element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the nose element together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition and the nature of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the smell element, nose-consciousness element, and nose-contact along with the feelings arising from nose-contact as condition together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the nose element as the means, the non-arising of the nose element as the means, the non-attainment of the nose element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the tongue element as the means, the non-arising of the tongue element as the means, the non-attainment of the tongue element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the tongue element and the nature of the tongue element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the tongue element together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition and the nature of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the taste element, tongue-consciousness element, and tongue-contact along with the feelings arising from tongue-contact as condition together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the tongue element as the means, the non-arising of the tongue element as the means, the non-attainment of the tongue element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the body element as the means, the non-arising of the body element as the means, the non-attainment of the body element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the body element and the nature of the body element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the body element together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition and the nature of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the tangible element, body-consciousness element, and body-contact along with the feelings arising from body-contact as condition together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the body element as the means, the non-arising of the body element as the means, the non-attainment of the body element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the mind element as the means, the non-arising of the mind element as the means, the non-attainment of the mind element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the mind element and the nature of the mind element are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the mind element together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.”
“World-Honored One, why is it that employing the non-duality of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, the non-arising of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, the non-attainment of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases?”
“Ananda, the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition and the nature of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition are empty. Why? Because the emptiness-nature of the mental-object element, mind-consciousness element, and mind-contact along with the feelings arising from mind-contact as condition together with the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases is non-dual, non-divisible.
Ananda, therefore it is said: employing the non-duality of the mind element as the means, the non-arising of the mind element as the means, the non-attainment of the mind element as the means, dedicating toward Omniscient wisdom — cultivate the eight Liberations, the eight Bases of Mastery, the nine Sequential Absorptions, and the ten Totality Bases.”