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不可思議功德

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Basic Meaning: inconceivable merit

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  • Generally, this phrase is used to denote the merit of a Buddha. In the Pure Land schools, it specifically refers to the inconceivable merit of Amitâbha Buddha 阿彌陀佛. 〔觀無量壽佛經義疏 T 1754.37.284a3〕 [Matthew McMullen; source(s): Nakamura]
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    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 1154c

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    Entry created: 2019-08-25