gzhi

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Tibetan Noun

gzhi

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Basic Meaning

The foundational basis of both saṃsāra and nirvāṇa. It is often used as a synonym for tathāgatagarbha and dharmadhātu.

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Term Variations
Key Term gzhi
Topic Variation gzhi
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Term Information
Source Language Tibetan
Basic Meaning The foundational basis of both saṃsāra and nirvāṇa. It is often used as a synonym for tathāgatagarbha and dharmadhātu.
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Term Type Noun
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