Significance of Ultimate Individualities
Ultimate Individualities in Tibetan Buddhism are unique entities recognized primarily by mystics, distinguished by their inherent traits that remain unchanged and independent from external influences or contradictions. These entities serve as foundational notions that give rise to exclusive ideas, emphasizing their distinct characteristics. They are considered to exist in a state of exclusion, but the concept of their existence in eternal substances is challenged due to the rejection of a substratum. Overall, Ultimate Individualities reflect the complexities of existence and perception within this spiritual framework.
In Finnish: Lopulliset yksilöt; In Spanish: Individualidades supremas
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Buddhist concept of 'Ultimate Individualities'
"Ultimate Individualities in Buddhism refer to unique, fundamental entities that maintain distinct characteristics, perceived predominantly by mystics, and serve as the basis for exclusive notions, despite challenges to their existence due to the rejection of eternal substances."
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) These are fundamental, distinct entities that possess individual characteristics, which exist within the broader categories discussed.[1] (2) Entities that are perceivable only by mystics, indicating a level of reality that is not included in basic expressions.[2] (3) Entities that are also described as subsisting in Ultimate Substances, which are now rejected due to the rejection of their substratum.[3] (4) Ultimate individualities are particular entities that subsist in eternal substances, differentiating them from general categories.[4] (5) Ultimate individualities have been postulated as existing in ultimate entities but are proved to be impossible due to the rejection of the concept of eternal substance.[5]
Hindu concept of 'Ultimate Individualities'
Ultimate Individualities in Hinduism denote unique characteristics of substances, highlighting their distinct existence and inherent qualities, representing fundamental forms that differentiate individual entities from general or universal aspects.
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) The final distinct characteristics or entities that substances are connected with, emphasizing the uniqueness of each substance.[6] (2) The ultimate individualities are specificative or differentiative aspects inherent in eternal substances, allowing for absolute differentiation or specification.[7] (3) This term conveys the idea that substances possess unique identities that are inherent and independent to each of them.[8] (4) The most fundamental, specific forms of substances that reflect individual characteristics distinct from general or universal aspects.[9] (5) The unique characteristics possessed by substances that indicate their distinct existence.[10]