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十二禪

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: twelve states of meditation

Senses:

  • The four dhyāna stages 四禪; the four concentrations on emptiness 四無色定—the emptiness of dharma-marks 法相, of nonexistence 無法, of own-being 自法, and of other-being 他法; and the four boundless demeanors 四無量心 (brahmavihāra; of friendliness, compassion, joy, and equanimity). 〔摩訶止觀 T 19.html11.46.3a6〕 ; Liu miao famen, 459b5. [Paul Swanson]
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    Entry created: 2008-03-07

    Updated: 2008-04-08