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因體

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Basic Meaning: substance of the reason

Senses:

  • In Buddhist logic 因明, a point accepted both by the proponent and by the opponent. For example, in the example 'voice is eternal,' or 'voice is impermanent,' if both sides agree to the reason that 'voice is created' then this can be the substance of the reason. See also 六因. 〔因明入正理論疏 T 1840.44.92a16〕 [Charles Muller]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 54

    Bulgyo sajeon 734II

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 71d

    Fo Guang Dictionary 2304

    Ding Fubao {Digital Version}

    Bukkyō daijiten (Mochizuki) (v.1-6)182a

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 95-1

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    Entry created: 2007-02-20