三等

The three equal and universal characteristics of the one Tathāgata, an esoteric definition:

(1) (a) his [lang id =1028]身 body, (b) [lang id =1028]語 discourse, (c) [lang id =1028]意 mind.

(2) (a) his life or works [lang id =1028]修行; (b) spiritual body [lang id =1028]法身; (c) salvation [lang id =1028]度生; in their equal values and universality.