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三十七尊四大輪

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: four large circles of the thirty-seven honored ones

Senses:

  • The four large circles in each of which the thirty-seven 三十七尊 are represented, in one all hold the diamond-realm symbol, the vajra; in another, the symbol relating to the triple realm of time, past, present, future; in another, the Avalokitêśvara 觀音 symbol; and in another, the symbol of infinite space. [Charles Muller; source(s): Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Ding Fubao

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 634-3

    (Soothill's) Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms 61

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    Entry created: 2001-09-08

    Updated: 2008-06-08