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心數法

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Basic Meaning: mental functions

Senses:

  • Mental factors. An earlier way of translating the Sanskrit caitta, the later term being 心所有法. A term which refers generally to the function of the mind as it cognizes various objects (Skt. caitasika, caitasiko dharmaḥ,citta-caitta, *caitasika-dharma). 〔瑜伽論 T 1579.30.410a〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Nakamura, Hirakawa]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 766c, 768a →

    Buddhist Chinese-Sanskrit Dictionary (Hirakawa) 0465

    Bukkyō daijiten (Mochizuki) (v.1-6)2065c

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    Entry created: 1997-09-15