trikaya

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What does trikaya mean?

A fundamental doctrine within Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism that delineates the multidimensional nature of a Buddha's existence in three distinct bodies or aspects.

How to pronounce trikaya

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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