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因果爲宗

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Basic Meaning: cause and effect as central doctrine

Senses:

  • 〔涅槃宗要 T 1769.38.240a19〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): FGD]
  • In reference to the Lotus Sutra tradition, this refers to the seminal doctrine of cause and effect in the one vehicle 一乘, which is the third of the five profound interpretations 五重玄義 of the Lotus Sutra asserted by the Tiantai tradition 天台宗. The Fo Guang Dictionary contains a more detailed explanation. 〔法華玄義〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): FGD]
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    Fo Guang Dictionary 2296

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    Entry created: 2015-02-27