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Basic Meaning: both inner and outer sciences

Senses:

  • The first four of the five Indian sciences 五明 (聲明, 工巧明, 醫方明, 因明) are 'outer' and the fifth is 'inner'  內明. 〔廣弘明集 T 2103.52.283c25〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Nakamura, Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 798

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 1031d

    Fo Guang Dictionary 1234

    Ding Fubao

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 1292-2

    (Soothill's) Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms 131

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    Entry created: 2001-12-19

    Updated: 2007-09-11