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教宗

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Basic Meaning: scripturalists

Senses:

  • A doctrinally-oriented tradition. A school that is centered on a Buddhist doctrinal system. Same as 教家. In Korea, this was a formally recognized division of Buddhism, as distinguished from the meditation tradition 禪宗. Depending on the period, it included such schools as Cheontae 天台宗, Yusik 唯識, and Hwaeom 華嚴宗. 〔樂邦文類 T 1969A.47.172a18〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Nakamura]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 223b

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 231d

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    Entry created: 2007-01-07

    Updated: 2008-05-22