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The supreme emanation bodies have the crown protrusion (ushnisha) on top of their heads.
General Introduction to the Initial Scope Teachings of the Graded Path (Lam-rim) ��� Day Two: Karma and Refuge Tsenzhab Serkong Rinpoche I 1980
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The ushnisha (Sanskrit, n.) is a bump at the top of the head of the Buddha. It symbolizes his wisdom and openness as an enlightened being.
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January 26, 2008