Significance of Particular Potency
Particular Potency in Tibetan Buddhism refers to a unique capability that manifests to create specific effects, distinguishing it from other Potencies within Primordial Matter. It emphasizes the inherent capacity or power that something holds at a particular moment, which is essential for generating its resultant effects. This concept highlights the importance of specific qualities in the potentialities of entities and their influence on outcomes.
Synonyms: Specific strength, Special power, Distinct power
In Dutch: Bijzondere potentie; In Finnish: Erityinen teho; In Spanish: Potencia particular
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Buddhist concept of 'Particular Potency'
Particular Potency in Buddhism denotes a unique power or capacity within a specific entity that enables it to generate distinct effects, differentiating it from other potentials found in Primordial Matter.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) A specific capacity or power that something possesses at a given time, which is necessary for producing its corresponding effects.[1] (2) A specific capability or potential that becomes active to produce an effect, distinguished from other Potencies present in Primordial Matter.[2]