Original enlightenment
| Key Term | Original Enlightenment |
|---|---|
| Chinese Script | 本覺 |
| Chinese Pinyin | benjue |
| Japanese Transliteration | honggaku |
| English Standard | original enlightenment |
| Basic Meaning | The inherent purity of the mind, endowed with buddha-nature. Common in East Asian Buddhist theory, original enlightenment is contrasted with "actualized enlightenment," which is the state of enlightenment that is attained through practice. |
| Has the Sense of | The natural purity of the mind |
| Related Topic Pages | The Awakening of Faith in the Mahāyāna |
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