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媽哈薩督呀

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: (Skt. mahāsattva)

Senses:

  • A great or noble being; the perfect bodhisattva, greater (mahā) than any other being (sattva) except a Buddha 摩訶薩埵. [Charles Muller; source(s): Soothill]
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    Soothill 398

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    Entry created: 2003-01-01