Buddha Nature is self nature.
Self nature is one's original nature.
One's original nature is one's true nature.
One's true nature is the Pure Mind.
The Pure Mind is the Pure Heart.
The Pure Heart is selflessness.
Selflessness is non-self.
Non-self is other nature.
Other nature is Buddha Nature.
Commentary:
Buddha Nature is self nature because it is an intrinsic part of the mind.
Self nature is one's original nature due to Buddha Nature.
One's original nature is one's true nature found through meditation and mindful practice.
One's true nature is the Pure Mind attained through meditation.
The Pure Mind is the Pure Heart attained through mindful practice.
The Pure Heart is selflessness, achieved through being helpful and of service to others without thought for fame or gain.
Selflessness is non-self in action by being helpful to other.
Non-self is other nature because service to others promotes their happiness and well-being.
Thus is other nature is Buddha Nature.
Is Buddha Nature the soul? No, for its original nature is non-self, discovered through the oneness of self and other. Though neither self nor other exist for eternity, Buddha Nature exists in the mind of every sentient being. Once actualized through meditation and mindful practice, Buddha Nature helps each of us to experience and show compassion for others.
How is self nature other nature? When self and other work together as one, all thought of "I, me, and mine" fade away. In unity, we work together to help each other. Thus is self nature other nature.
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