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生有續

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Basic Meaning: continuum of the state of becoming reincarnated

Senses:

  • According to the Mahāvibhāṣā, this is the second of the five types of continua 五種續. This refers to the continuum of causal factors constituting the individual sentient being during the state of becoming reincarnated 生有 (upapattibhava), namely, the five stages of prenatal development 胎內五位. 〔阿毘曇毘婆沙論 T 1546.28.233c13; 大毘婆沙論 T 1545.27.310a16〕 [Billy Brewster]
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    Entry created: 2019-04-24