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十德

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Basic Meaning: ten virtues

Senses:

  • The ten virtues, powers, or qualities, of which there are several groups, e.g. in the 華嚴經, 十地品 there are 法師十德 the ten virtues of a teacher of the Dharma, i.e. he should be well versed in its meaning; able widely to publish it; not be nervous before an audience; be untiring in argument; adaptable; orderly so that his teaching can be easily followed; serious and dignified; bold and zealous; unwearied; and enduring (able to bear insult, etc.). The 弟子十德 ten virtues or qualities of a disciple according to the 大日經疏 4, are faith; sincerity; devotion to the trikāya; (seeking the) adornment of true wisdom; perseverance; moral purity; patience (or bearing shame); generosity in giving; courage; resoluteness." 〔翻譯名義集 T 2131.54.1057b17〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 465

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 929-1

    Iwanami bukkyō jiten 366

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 595a

    Fo Guang Dictionary 497

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    Entry created: 2001-09-08