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法喜禪悅

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Basic Meaning: Dharma joy and meditation bliss

Senses:

  • The joy of living according to the Dharma 法喜 and the peace of mind gained by practicing meditation 禪悅. This state is often compared to the joy of eating a delicious meal; see 法喜食 and 禪悅食. 〔往生要集; 臨濟錄 T 1985.47.500c25〕 [Erez Joskovich; source(s): Nakamura, ZGDJT, Mochizuki, DFB]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 952

    Bulgyo sajeon 286a

    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 1153b

    Zen no Goroku (Yanagida) 10-P109

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 1230a

    Bukkyō daijiten (Mochizuki) (v.9-10)944a

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 1595-2

    Ding Fubao {Digital Version}

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    Entry created: 2011-12-11