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捨無量心

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Basic Meaning: boundless mind of indifference

Senses:

  • One of the four forms of the unsparing or unlimited mind, complete abandonment, absolute indifference, renunciation of the mental faculties. One of the four boundless minds 四無量 (Skt. upekṣā, upekṣâpramāṇa; Pāli upekkhā). 〔大乘義章 T 1851.44.698b25〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Soothill, Hirakawa]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 472

    Bulgyo sajeon 362a

    A Glossary of Zen Terms (Inagaki) 339

    Fo Guang Dictionary ?

    Ding Fubao {Digital Version}

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 811-1

    Soothill 351

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    Entry created: 2002-12-20

    Updated: 2007-11-06