- Basic Textsxv
- Abbreviationsxix
- Introduction3
- Part One. The Basic Text: A Running Translation of the Tenth Chapter of the Mahāyānasaṅgraha47
- Part Two. The Commentaries: An Annotated Translation of the Chinese and
Tibetan Versions of the Bhāṣya and the Tibetan Version of the Upanibandhana, Together with Selected Parallel Texts61
- A. Wisdom as the Three Buddha-Bodies63
- 1 Essence Body68
- 2 Enjoyment Body69
- 3 Transformation Body70
- Summary Verse: Themes to Be Discussed in sections B-K73
- B. The Characteristics of the Dharma Body of Buddhas73
- B1. The Characteristic of the Conversion of Support74
- B2. The Characteristic of Being Composed of Radiant Factors76
- B2a Mastery Over Life, Mind, and Necessities77
- B2b. Mastery Over Act and Birth78
- B2c. Mastery Over Commitment79
- B2d. Mastery Over Vow80
- B2e. Mastery Over Miraculous Powers80
- B2f. Mastery Over Understanding and Doctrine81
- B3. The Characteristic of Non-Duality82
- B3a. Non-Duality of Existence and Non-Existence82
- B3b. Non-Duality of Compounded and Non-Compounded83
- B3c. Non-Duality of Differentiation and Unity85
- B3d. Verses on the Non-Duality of Differentiation and Unity86
- B4. The Characteristic of Eternity89
- B5. The Characteristic of Inconceivability91
- C. The Attainment of Dharma Body93
- D. The Dominions of Dharma Body98
- D1. Dominions Obtained Through Conversion of the Material Aggregate99
- D2. Dominions Obtained Through Conversion of the Aggregate of Sensation100
- D3. Dominions Obtained Through Conversion of the Aggregate of Conceptualization101
- D4. Dominions Obtained Through Conversion of the Aggregate of Volitional Predispositions103
- D5. Dominions Obtained Through Conversion of the Aggregate of
Consciousness104
- E. Dharma Body as Support for Three Things107
- E1. Dharma Body as Support for Buddha Residences107
- E2. Dharma Body as Support for Diverse Enjoyment Bodies113
- E3. Dharma Body as Support for Diverse Transformation Bodies113
- F. Six Buddha Factors that Comprise Dharma Body115
- F1. The Buddha Factor of Purification115
- F2. The Buddha Factor of Maturation116
- F3. The Buddha Factor of Dwelling117
- F4. The Buddha Factor of Supremacy118
- F5. The Buddha Factor of Verbal Expression118
- F6. The Buddha Factor of Removal120
- G. Differentiation and Non-Differentiation121
- G1. Dharma Body as Differentiated and Undifferentiated121
- G2-3. Enjoyment Bodies and Transformation Bodies as Differentiated and Undifferentiated122
- H. The Twenty-one Qualities of Dharma Body124
- H*. Verses on the Twenty-one Qualities of Dharma Body128
- H *1. Four Immeasurable Activities128
- H *2. Eight Liberations, Eight Spheres of Mastery, Ten Spheres of Totality131
- H *3. Non-Contentiousness137
- H *4. Vow Wisdom139
- H *5. Four Specific Understandings140
- H *6. Six Supernatural Knowledges143
- H *7. Major and Minor Marks145
- H *S. Four Purifications
- H *9. Ten Powers149
- H*10. Four Fearlessnesses153
- H*11. Guardlessness and Mindfulness156
- H*12. Total Destruction of the Propensities159
- H*13. Non-Forgetfulness161
- H*14. Great Compassion162
- H*15. Eighteen Exclusive Buddha-Qualities164
- H*16. Wisdom in All Aspects165
- H*17. Fullness of Perfection167
- HH. Six Qualities of Dharma Body170
- I. The Twelvefold Profundity of Dharma Body175
- I 1. The Profundities of Birth, Abiding, Action, and Sustenance176
- I 2. The Profundities of Place, Number and Action180
- I 3. The Profundity of Perfect Awakening182
- I 4. The Profundity of Detachment183
- I 5. The Profundity of Abandoning the Aggregates185
- I 6. The Profundity of Maturing187
- I 7. The Profundity of Manifestation188
- I 8. The Profundity of Manifesting Perfect Awakening and Final Cessation190
- I 9. The Profundity of Dwelling191
- 110. The Profundity of Manifesting Bodies192
- 111. The Profundity of Abandoning Passion194
- 112. The Profundity of Inconceivability195
- J. Seven Recollections of Buddha198
- J1. Recollection of Mastery Over All Things198
- J2. Recollection of Eternity201
- J3. Recollection of Irreproachability202
- J4. Recollection of Spontaneity203
- J5. Recollection of Great Enjoyment203
- J6. Recollection of Unsoiledness204
- J7. Recollection of Great Usefulness205
- J8. Concluding Verses205
- JJ. The Perfectly Purified Buddha Land209
- JJ 1. The Perfection of Color210
- JJ 2. The Perfection of Configuration211
- JJ 3. The Perfection of Extent212
- JJ 4. The Perfection of Domain212
- JJ 5. The Perfection of Cause213
- JJ 6. The Perfection of Result214
- JJ 7. The Perfection of Lords214
- JJ 8. The Perfection of Confreres215
- JJ 9. The Perfection of Servants215
- JJlO. The Perfection of Sustenance216
- JJ11. The Perfection of Action216
- JJ12. The Perfection of Beneficence217
- JJ13. The Perfection of Fearlessness218
- JJ14. The Perfection of Abode218
- JJ15. The Perfection of Paths219
- JJ16. The Perfection of Vehicles220
- JJ17. The Perfection of Entrance-Gates220
- JJ18. The Perfection of Foundation221
- JJ19. Conclusion222
- K. Five Actions of Dharma Realm224
- K1. Great Compassion225
- K2. Correct Action226
- K3. August Virtue226
- K4. Great Skill in Expedients227
- K5. Teaching on Reality228
- KK. The Equality of Action Among All Buddhas230
- L. One Vehicle and Three Vehicles233
- M. One Dharma Body and Many Buddhas241
- N. Final Cessation and Dharma Body245
- O. Differences Between Essence Body and Enjoyment Body247
- P. Differences Between Essence Body and Transformation Body252
- Q. Non-Entry into Final Cessation for Buddhas260
- R. The Eternal Body of the Tathāgata261
- S. The Non-Abiding of Transformation Bodies264
- T. Effort and Dharma Body268
- U. Colophon272
- Part Three. The Texts: Romanized Versions of the Sanskrit and Tibetan Texts Translated in Parts One and Two277
- Bibliography379
- Index391
