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婆沙四大論師

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Basic Meaning: four masters of the Vibhāṣā council

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  • Also written in Chinese as 婆沙四評家, 四評家. In the state of Kāśmīra 迦濕彌羅國 during the reign of King Kaniṣka 迦膩色迦王, it is said that five hundred learned Buddhist masters 五百羅漢 articulated the Abhidharma doctrines, compiling the Mahāvibhāṣā-śāstra 大毘婆沙論. The four include Dharmatrāta 法救, Ghoṣa 妙音, Vasumitra 世友, and Buddhadeva 覺天. These four scholars hypothesized the existence of an eternal essence in dharmas as well as clear distinction in the three time periods. See also 三世實有. [Charles Muller; source(s): FGD]
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    Fo Guang Dictionary ?

    Ding Fubao {Digital Version}

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 1447-1

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    Entry created: 2005-01-29