Dharma radiance. (1) The inherent luminosity that is the fundamentally enlightened nature of all phenomena. (2) Pommyong (13 c.) A monk of the So^to^ school 曹洞宗, originally from Koryo. He entered the priesthood at a young age, then traveled to study in Song China. In 1247 he went to Japan, and spent many years living and traveling throughout the Kansai, Kanto^ and Tohoku areas. It is said that he was able to be acquainted with Do^gen 道元 before the latter's passing away.