KN Snp 5, the Buddha knew about the ambiguities of the word 'body' (kāya) and he spoke accordingly

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KN Snp 5, the Buddha knew about the ambiguities of the word 'body' (kāya) and he spoke accordingly

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KN Snp 5, the Buddha knew about the ambiguities of the word 'body' (kāya) and he spoke accordingly
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In the famous  KN Snp 5 chapter on 'the way to nirvana', the Buddha talks to 16 brahmans who are already skilled in jhana (before meeting the Buddha), and some of them skilled in formless attainments as well.  
Of the 7 perception attainments (4 jhanas are the first 4), The base of nothingness is considered the highest. Of the 16 suttas where the Buddha talks to the 16 brahmans, the two suttas that talk about the base of nothingness in most detail, sheds light on what 'kāya' means. 
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