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二種涅槃

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Basic Meaning: two kinds of nirvana

Senses:

  • (1) nirvana with remainder 有餘涅槃; the cause 因 has been annihilated, but the remnant of the effect 果 still remains, so that a saint may enter this nirvana during life, but have to continue to live in this mortal realm till the death of his body. (2) nirvana without remainder 無餘涅槃; without cause and effect, the connection with the chain of mortal life being ended, so that the saint enters upon perfect nirvana on the death of the body. Another definition is that Hīnayāna has further transmigration, while Mahāyāna maintains final nirvana. 'Without remainder' is interpreted differently according to the school, by some literally, but in Mahāyāna generally, as meaning no further mortal suffering, i.e. final nirvana. 〔瑜伽論略纂 T 1829.43.170b7〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): JEBD, Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 812

    Japanese-English Buddhist Dictionary (Daitō shuppansha) 221b/246

    Fo Guang Dictionary 231

    Ding Fubao

    Bukkyō daijiten (Mochizuki) (v.1-6)4148c

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 1371-3

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    Entry created: 2001-09-08

    Updated: 2007-05-29