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性相常住

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Basic Meaning: eternal abiding of the nature and marks [of the Buddha]

Senses:

  • (Skt. bhāva-lakṣaṇa) 'nature' and 'mark' ; the inherent reality and the phenomenal manifestation; in Tiantai the eternal reality and unity of inherent nature and phenomenal existence; the inherent nature of this world. 〔涅槃經 T 375.12.813c14; 四教義, T 1929.46.780a13〕 [Paul Swanson]
  • la nagture et les caractères (de buddha) demeurent éternellement [Paul Swanson]
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    Entry created: 2008-02-08

    Updated: 2008-03-30