parinishpanna-svabhava

In Buddhism, parinishpanna-svabhava is the third of the three forms of existence, representing the "form perfectly attained" or ultimate truth of transcendental emptiness (shunyata). This concept is part of the trisvabhava theory, which describes the states of real existence as understood by individuals at different stages of comprehension.1

The three forms are:
* Parikalpita-svabhava: The form produced by conceptual construction, accepted by the unenlightened.1
* Paratantra-svabhava: The form arising under certain conditions, the dependent origination of phenomena.1
* Parinishpanna-svabhava: The perfectly attained form, representing ultimate truth and emptiness.1

The paratantra form acts as a pivot, transforming the illusion of parikalpita into the enlightenment of parinishpanna. Understanding this theory helps break the cycle of rebirth and attain nirvana.12