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因曼陀羅

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: causal maṇḍala

Senses:

  • The Garbhadhātu 胎臟 maṇḍala, which is also east and 因, or cause, as contrasted with the Vajradhātu, which is west and 果, or effect. 〔吽迦陀野儀軌 T 1251.21.234c26〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Fo Guang Dictionary 2300

    Ding Fubao

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 97-2

    (Soothill's) Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms 205

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    Entry created: 2002-03-19

    Updated: 2006-08-11