tathata; suchness; the ultimate nature of all things
Buddhist term for the true, unconditioned nature of reality as it is. Often appears in the compound 真如 (しんにょ).
See also: 真如
In Buddhism, 如 refers to the true form of all things.
「真如」という言葉は、如の概念を表す重要な仏教用語だ。
The term 真如 is an important Buddhist word expressing the concept of 如.
as one wishes; going according to one's wishes · nyoi; ceremonial sceptre used by Buddhist monks
oneness; non-duality
like this; thus · ten thusnesses
observance of the Buddha's teachings; following the Dharma
tathata; suchness; true nature of reality
ten thusnesses; ten suchnesses
Buddha-like compassion
Five Wisdom Buddhas; Five Dhyani Buddhas
thus I hear; these ears have heard
life is as fleeting as dew or lightning
all conditioned existence is as transient as dew or lightning
Borrowed from Chinese 如 (rú), used in Buddhist texts to translate Sanskrit tathatā ('suchness'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.