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大乘因

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Basic Meaning: cause of the great vehicle

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  • Mahāyāna 'cause' is variously described as the mind of enlightenment 菩提心; or the reality behind all things 諸法實相. 〔金光明經文句記 T 1786.39.152c25〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Nakamura, Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 697

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 921a

    Ding Fubao

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 1144-3

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    Entry created: 2001-09-08

    Updated: 2008-07-30