This term denotes the two accumulations of merit and wisdom that are gathered by bodhisattvas on the path to buddhahood.

See “supply.”

This term denotes the two provisions of merit and wisdom that are gathered by bodhisattvas on the path to consummate buddhahood. The fulfilment of the authentic provision of merit (puṇyasambhāra, bsod nams kyi tshogs) and the authentic provision of wisdom (jñānasambhāra, ye shes kyi tshogs) constitutes the fruition of the entire path according to the Great Vehicle, resulting in the maturation of the buddha body of form and the buddha body of reality, respectively.

Usually mentioned as a pair, as “two provisions/accumulations” of wisdom (acquired through meditation) and merit (acquired through moral conduct).

Usually mentioned as a pair, as the “two provisions/accumulations” of wisdom (acquired through meditation) and merit (acquired through moral conduct).

In the context of the psychophysical constituents, refers to the combination of individual sense-consciousnesses related to the five senses, and that of the mind, making five or six constituents depending on the context (and in some texts more) that collectively constitute “consciousness.”

Two factors that are essential for progressing on the path and reaching awakening: the requisite of merit and the requisite of wisdom.

Usually of two kinds, the supply of merit and the supply of knowledge, but also more generally the supplies or provisions that a bodhisattva accumulates and stores, which then provide the fuel for the pursuit of the goal of the path. This sūtra provides a long list of such supplies, which are mainly qualities or virtues the bodhisattva develops.