Description of Akanishta

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Description of Akanishta

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I’m aware there are different ways to understand the term Akanishta, but I’m curious if in any of the ways, there are descriptions of a pure land similar to how there are extensive descriptions of Sukhavati. That is, descriptions with characteristics of a certain type.

Are there any sources that discuss this?

Thank you.
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Seeker12 wrote: Tue Sep 28, 2021 2:17 am I’m aware there are different ways to understand the term Akanishta, but I’m curious if in any of the ways, there are descriptions of a pure land similar to how there are extensive descriptions of Sukhavati. That is, descriptions with characteristics of a certain type.

Are there any sources that discuss this?

Thank you.
Yes, there is an extensive literature on the subjecting Tibetan sources.
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Re: Description of Akanishta

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Malcolm wrote: Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:32 am Yes, there is an extensive literature on the subjecting Tibetan sources.
Are there any English translations available that you know of? Thank you.
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Re: Description of Akanishta

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Seeker12 wrote: Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:44 pm
Malcolm wrote: Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:32 am Yes, there is an extensive literature on the subjecting Tibetan sources.
Are there any English translations available that you know of? Thank you.
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