Five Wisdoms: 1 definition

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Source: Buddhist Door: Glossary1. Wisdom of the Embodied Nature of Dharma Realm - derived from amala vijanana, i.e. pure consciousness (or mind). 2. Wisdom of the Great Round Mirror - derived from alaya vijanana, (8th consciousness) reflecting all things. 3. Wisdom in regard to all things equally and universally - derived from manovijanana (7th consciousness). 4. Wisdom of profound insight, or discrimination, for exposition and doubt - destruction - derived from the mind consciousness (6th consciousness). 5. Wisdom of perfecting the double work of self welfare and the welfare of others - derived from the five senses (1st to 5th consciousness).

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