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曼荼羅身

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Basic Meaning: body of the maṇḍala

Senses:

  • The manifestation of the buddhas, bodhisattvas, and deities of the maṇḍala. During the abhiṣeka rite 灌頂 for the Garbhadhātu maṇḍala 胎藏界, the master visualizes the deities of the maṇḍala as he anoints 加持 and transmits them to the disciple. 〔眞言宗教時義 T 2396.75.386c13〕 [Matthew McMullen; source(s): Nakamura, FGD]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 1285c

    Fo Guang Dictionary 4405

    Ding Fubao {Digital Version}

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 1671-3

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    Entry created: 2019-01-09