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三界無常

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: the three realms are impermanent

Senses:

  • The three realms 三界 are: The desire realm 欲界 (kāma-dhātu), The form realm 色界 (rūpa-dhātu), and the formless realm 無色界 (ārūpya-dhātu). See: three realms 三界. 〔善見律毘婆沙 T 1462.24.690c24〕 [Thomas Newhall]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Dai kanwa jiten Vol. 1, p. 113

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 608-2

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    Entry created: 2013-04-10

    Updated: 2015-08-03