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理長爲宗

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: elaborating on a doctrine without depending on oneʼs school

Senses:

  • To defend a particular doctrine without regard to oneʼs sectarian affiliation. The term is often used in reference to Vasubandhu 世親 whose Abhidharmakośa 倶舍論 often discusses the validity of doctrines without deferring to the Sarvâstivādin 說一切有部 position. 〔阿毘達磨倶舍論指要鈔 T 2250.63.811b27〕 [Matthew McMullen; source(s): JEBD, Nakamura, FGD]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 1096

    Bulgyo sajeon 720a

    Japanese-English Buddhist Dictionary (Daitō shuppansha) 233b/259

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 1414a

    Fo Guang Dictionary 4719

    Ding Fubao {Digital Version}

    Bukkyō daijiten (Mochizuki) (v.9-10)1152b

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 1787-3

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    Entry created: 2018-04-25