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有因無果

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Basic Meaning: cause exists, effect does not exist

Senses:

  • In classical disputes over causation in India, this is one of the four non-Buddhist positions 外道四執. It acknowledges the present world but denies any causal connection to possible future conditions. 〔三論玄義 T 1852.45.1c9〕 [Max Brandstadt; source(s): Ui, Nakamura]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 59

    Bulgyo sajeon 673a

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 80d

    Ding Fubao {Digital Version}

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 100-1

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    Entry created: 2020-07-03