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本因

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Basic Meaning: original cause

Senses:

  • Origin, basis. In Sāṃkhya 數論 philosophy, this would be puruṣa 神我 (the spiritual principle) and prakṛti 自性. 〔金七十論 T 2137.54.1245c05〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Nakamura]
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    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 1258c

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    Entry created: 2009-10-29