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傘蓋

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Basic Meaning: umbrella

Senses:

  • (Skt. chattra, chatra, ātapatra). A large parasol or umbrella covering the head of a buddha or bodhisattva. This ubiquitous iconography was based on the costume of attendants holding a parasol or umbrella over the head of the king or other members of royalty to protect them from the weather and signifies high status. 〔大日經 T 848.18.19b17〕 [Matthew McMullen; source(s): Hirakawa, Nakamura, M-W]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bulgyo sajeon 18a43

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 497a

    Buddhist Chinese-Sanskrit Dictionary (Hirakawa) 0146

    Bukkyō daijiten (Mochizuki) (v.1-6)375c

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    Entry created: 2019-08-25