dharma-nature　法性 Skt. Dharmatā. True reality as it is, transcending the world of form and distinction. Furthermore, it transcends sentient beings' discriminative thinking. Synonymous terms are suchness, true reality, oneness, and dharma-realm. Shinran explains, “Dharma-nature is suchness. Suchness is oneness. Amida Tathagata comes from suchness and manifests various bodies”.