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English version The Characteristics of Mind It is neither hard nor soft, neither hot nor cold. It is neither touch nor perception, this is the characteristic of Bodhi-citta (the mind of enlightenment). It is neither long nor short, neither round nor square. It is neither subtle nor coarse, this is the characteristic of Bodhi-citta. It is neither white nor red, neither black nor yellow. It is neither form nor color, this is the characteristic of Bodhi-citta. It is neither matter nor light, neither moving nor bound. It does not abide, like empty space, this is the characteristic of Bodhi-citta. It transcends thought and observation, it is not the realm of non-Buddhists. It is in accordance with Prajna (wisdom), this is the characteristic of Bodhi-citta. It is incomparable, without duality, without equality, always tranquil. Its nature is originally still and unmoving, this is the characteristic of Bodhi-citta. It is like a mass of foam, like a floating bubble, like a mirage. It is without self (Anatman) and impermanent (Anitya), everything is not solid. This body is like a broken vessel, illusory and unreal, yet full of defilements. It is in accordance with the three poisons (Three poisons) of greed, hatred, and delusion, ultimately empty and without existence. Like the moon in the clouds, appearing and disappearing in an instant. Through profound Prajna wisdom, realize that all conditioned phenomena (conditioned phenomena) are like illusions. All sentient beings (Sentient beings) and the environment (environment) are like dreams. Discriminated by one's own mind, and that mind is also like a dream. If one relies on correct reasoning, and cultivates with wisdom. Abandoning and turning away from all obstacles and defilements, one can quickly attain the unsurpassed path of enlightenment (Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi). This most supreme Prajna wisdom is praised by all the Buddhas (Buddhas). The wise should skillfully plan and measure, diligently seek the unsurpassed Dharma. Away from the faults of conditioned phenomena, realize the true, constant, and supreme virtues. Because of this liberation, everything is without attachment. At that time, those non-Buddhist followers, hearing this, were filled with joy. Skillfully observing, eliminating doubts, and thereby realizing the wisdom of the Mahayana (Mahayana). The Sutra of Nigantha's Questions on the Meaning of No-Self --------------------------------------------------------------------------------