Existence established by the ability to perform a function. Equivalent to existence established from something's own side. (1) In the Vaibhashika system, the mode of existence of all validly knowable phenomena, both static and non-static. (2) In the Sautrantika, Chittamatra and Svatantrika tenet systems, the mode of existence of all nonstatic phenomena. (3) In the Prasangika system, a totally refuted mode of existence.
Tibetan: རྫས་སུ་གྲུབ་པ། rdzas-su grub-pa
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