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三因三果

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Basic Meaning: three causes and three effects

Senses:

  • The three causes produce their three effects: (1) 異熟因異熟果 differently ripening causes produce differently ripening effects, i.e. every developed cause produces its developed effect, especially the effect of the present causes in the next transmigration; (2) 福因福報 blessed deeds produce blessed rewards, now and hereafter; (3) 智因智果 wisdom (now) produces wisdom-fruit (hereafter). 〔阿彌陀經義疏 T 1761.37.363b8〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 343

    Bulgyo sajeon 416a

    Fo Guang Dictionary 546

    Ding Fubao

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 604-2

    (Soothill's) Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms 62

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    Entry created: 2001-09-08

    Updated: 2008-06-08