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宗本

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Basic Meaning: Zongben

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  • (1020-1099). A Chan 禪宗 monk of the Song dynasty 宋代 and founder of the Huilinyuan 慧林院 at Xiangguosi 相國寺, and therefore also known by the name Huilin Zongben 慧林宗本. Emperor Zhezong 哲宗 awarded him the title Chan Master Yuanzhao 圓照禪師 in 1086. 〔佛祖統紀 T 2035.49.218a29〕 [Matthew McMullen; source(s): Ui, ZGDJT, FGD]
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    Entry created: 2019-08-25