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自在神力

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Basic Meaning: spiritual powers of nonimpediment

Senses:

  • The main aspect of the spiritual powers is that of being able to transcend various kinds of spatial, material, and temporal limitations (Skt. vṛṣabhitā). 〔法華經 T 262.9.52a18〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Nakamura]
  • The ability to liberate oneself from cyclic existence a remanifest in the world at will (Skt. vikurvayā). 〔觀音經〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Nakamura]
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    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 552b

    Buddhist Chinese-Sanskrit Dictionary (Hirakawa) 0985

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    Entry created: 2007-06-24