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性海果分

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Basic Meaning: the extent of the sphere of the Buddha

Senses:

  • The ocean-like true nature of the effect aspect. Ocean is a metaphor for great depth and breadth. Nature refers to that which is unchanging, whether in the station of Buddhahood or sentient being. The time of practice is called cause 因, and the awakening of enlightenment is called fruit 果 (guo). 〔法界圖記叢髓錄 T 1887B.45.717c29〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): JEBD]
  • The true nature of all things attained by the Buddha. [Charles Muller; source(s): JEBD]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 546

    Bulgyo sajeon 470a

    Japanese-English Buddhist Dictionary (Daitō shuppansha) 296a/328

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 713a

    Fo Guang Dictionary 3233

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    Entry created: 1993-09-01