Last updated: December 21, 2023
What Does
Dharmata Mean?
Dharmata is a Sanskrit word that refers to the true nature of reality. This is sometimes translated as “suchness” or “absolute nature.” Dharmata is that which is considered to be the ultimate, unconditioned nature of reality completely free from conceptualization. Some say dharmata cannot be perceived with the intellectual mind.
Another way of understanding dharmata is to see it as the non-dual manifestation of nature. According to yogic philosophy, in true nature, dharmata is empty of any individual characteristic, independent quality or separation.
Yogapedia Explains Dharmata
Dharmata is seen as the intrinsic nature of phenomena, which is what occurs when the mind is clear of obscurations. It forms the foundation for all being and is the all-pervading essence of existence. Dharmata is the absolute from which all else can then proceed.
However, dharmata is not a nothingness or an indifference, but it is filled with the wisdom of non-duality, compassion, clarity and bliss. When an enlightened individual perceives dharmata, it is said that they see deeply the uncontrived and unconditioned nature inherent in the lack of any separation.
Dharmata is also related to the concept of tathata, which is seen as the absolute reality of dharmata. Sometimes dharmata and tathata are used as synonyms for each other.
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