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第三禪

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Basic Meaning: third meditation [heaven]

Senses:

  • The third dhyāna, a degree of contemplation in which ecstasy gives way to serenity; also a state, or heaven, corresponding to this degree of contemplation, including the third three of the rūpa heavens. According to Abhidharma-kośa, chapter eight on the “Discrimination of Meditative Absorptions” (Samāpattinirdeśa 分別定品), the third dhyāna has five branches 五支 or aspects: equanimity 行捨, correct mindfulness 正念, correct wisdom 正慧, the experience of wholesome pleasure 受樂, and concentration 等持. Also called 第三靜慮 (Skt. tṛtīya-dhyāna). Cf. 四禪天. 〔俱舍論T 1558.29.146c16; 大智度論 T 1509.25.120b4〕 [Charles Muller, Billy Brewster; source(s): Nakamura, Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 711

    Bulgyo sajeon 788a

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 933a

    Fo Guang Dictionary 4763

    Ding Fubao {Digital Version}

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 1136-1

    Soothill 362

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    Entry created: 2002-10-28

    Updated: 2018-08-26