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八供養

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: eight offerings

Senses:

  • Offerings of the eight bodhisattvas 八供養菩薩: joy 嬉, garlands 鬘, song 歌, dance 舞, incense 香, flower 華, light 燈, and perfume 塗. 〔菩提心論 T 1665.32.574a13〕

    References:

    Snodgrass, Adrian. 1988. The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Shingon Buddhism. New Delhi:  Aditya Prakashan.

    Somekawa, Eisuke, and Michihiko Komine. 1993. Mandara zuten曼荼羅図典 . Tokyo:  Daihōrinkaku.

    [Charles Muller, Cate Pearce; source(s): MJ, Ui, FGD]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 862

    Bulgyo sajeon 894a

    Fo Guang Dictionary 284

    Ding Fubao {Digital Version}

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 1401-2

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    Entry created: 2014-10-31

    Updated: 2015-02-23