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第二義門

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Basic Meaning: approach of the second truth

Senses:

  • The relative truth expressed in language; the secondary principle; the plane of relativity; the sphere of verbal expression. As distinguished from the cardinal truth 第一義諦. 〔首楞嚴經; 碧巖錄 T 2003.48.144c21〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Yokoi, Ina-Z, Nakamura, FGD]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 811b

    A Glossary of Zen Terms (Inagaki) 41

    Japanese-English Zen Buddhist Dictionary (Yokoi) 80

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 933d

    Fo Guang Dictionary 4761

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    Entry created: 2010-09-27