The doctrine says that a Buddha has three kāyas or bodies:
- The Dharmakāya, Buddha nature, law and order, or Truth body which embodies the very principle of enlightenment and knows no limits or boundaries;
- The Saṃbhogakāya, Buddha fields or body of mutual enjoyment which is a body of bliss or clear light manifestation;
- The Nirmāṇakāya, Buddha incarnation, Emanation, or created body which manifests in time and space
