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Basic Meaning: seven modes of discourse

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  • Buddhaʼs seven modes of discourse: 因語 from present cause to future effect; 果語 from present effect to past cause; 因果語 inherent cause and effect; 喩語 illustrative or figurative; 不應說語 spontaneous or parabolic; 世界流語 ordinary or popular; 如意語 unreserved, or as he really thought, e.g. as when he said that all things have the Buddha-nature. 〔涅槃經 T 374.12.574a3〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 450

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 583c

    Fo Guang Dictionary 118

    Ding Fubao

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 732-1

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    Entry created: 2001-09-08