noun
intrinsic nature; own distinct nature
Buddhist term referring to the inherent, unchanging essence of a thing or being. Often contrasted with conditioned phenomena.
仏教では、すべてのものに自性があるとは考えない。
In Buddhism, it is not held that all things possess an intrinsic nature.
自性清浄心という概念は大乗仏教で重要である。
The concept of the intrinsically pure mind is important in Mahayana Buddhism.