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四大護

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Basic Meaning: four great guardians

Senses:

  • The guardian devas of the four quarters: south 金剛無勝結護; east 無畏結護; north 懷諸怖結護; and west 難降伏結護. The 四大佛護院 is the thirteenth group of the Garbhadhātu. 〔大日經 T 848.18.23b16〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Ding Fubao

    Bukkyō daijiten (Mochizuki) (v.1-6)3307b

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 726-1

    (Soothill's) Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms 173

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    Entry created: 2002-03-08

    Updated: 2008-07-29