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Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: to create causes and conditions

Senses:

  • Usually with the implication that one is engaging in an action or activities that will have future karmic consequences (Skt. pratyaya-bhāva, pratyayi-√bhū). 〔大智度論 T 1509.25.96b14〕 [Charles Muller, Dan Lusthaus; source(s): Hirakawa]
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    Buddhist Chinese-Sanskrit Dictionary (Hirakawa) 0120

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    Entry created: 2010-09-26

    Updated: 2010-10-03