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meaning clear light

don gyi ö sel (Tib); don gyi ‘od gsal (Wyl)

The direct realization of emptiness that is conjoined with the pure illusory body in the completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra to become the union of no more learning, the direct precursor to enlightenment. See also clear light, example clear light and union of clear light and illusory body.