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僧堂開單

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Basic Meaning: saṃgha hall opening

Senses:

  • Literally, 'opening'  開 'platforms'  單 at a 'saṃgha hall'  僧堂. To convert an ordinary temple into a training monastery 僧堂 by building a meditation hall 禪堂 or Song Chinese style saṃgha hall 僧堂 on the premises and inviting monks to register for retreats. [Griffith Foulk]
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    Entry created: 2009-11-23