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“Like that which is precious, the sky and pure water, Mind\u2019s nature is always free of disturbing emotion.” –Geshe Sonam Rinchen, “Sublime Continuum,” in Buddha Nature: Oral Teachings<\/em>, p. 19<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Buddha Nature<\/h1>\n<\/div>
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Buddha Nature
\n<\/span><\/strong>\u0f66\u0f44\u0f66\u0f0b\u0f62\u0f92\u0fb1\u0f66\u0f0b\u0f40\u0fb1\u0f72\u0f0b\u0f62\u0f72\u0f42\u0f66\u0f0b
\n<\/span>sangs rgyas kyi rigs (Berzin)
\n\u0f66\u0f44\u0f66\u0f0b\u0f62\u0f92\u0fb1\u0f66\u0f0b\u0f40\u0fb1\u0f72\u0f0b\u0f62\u0f44\u0f0b\u0f42\u0f72\u0f0b\u0f44\u0f7c\u0f0b\u0f56\u0f7c\u0f0b
\nsangs rgyas kyi rang gi ngo bo (Hackett)<\/p>\n<\/div>

Literally: Buddha caste-trait, Buddha family-trait. A factor imputable on the stained mind of a limited being (sentient being) that transforms into or allows for the attainment of enlightenment. (Berzin Definitions)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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