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有佛無佛性相常住

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Basic Meaning: regardless of whether a buddha appears, nature and characteristics abide eternally

Senses:

  • Whether or not a buddha is in the world, the nature and characteristics of all dharmas are always abiding, without change, increase or decrease, etc. Originally from the Northern Edition of the Mahāparinirvāṇa-sūtra, but regularly cited elsewhere in Mahāyāna Buddhist literature. 〔四教儀 T 1931.46.780a13; 涅槃經 T 374.12.567a18〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): FGD]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Fo Guang Dictionary 2431

    Bukkyō daijiten (Mochizuki) (v.9-10)42c

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    Entry created: 2009-03-10

    Updated: 2010-06-30