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nirmanakaya

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nir·​ma·​na·​ka·​ya | \ nirˈmänəˈkäyə, -iəˈ- \
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Definition of nirmanakaya

: the historically manifested body of Buddha in the doctrine of trikaya

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History and Etymology for nirmanakaya

Sanskrit nirmāṇakāya body of magic transformation, from nirmāṇa measuring, creating, magical creation (from nir- nis- out + māti he measures) + kāya body, from cinoti he piles in order

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“Nirmanakaya.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nirmanakaya. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.

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