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Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: to pass through the barrier

Senses:

  • To pass through a difficult problem. In Chan, to pass through the barrier of the gong'an 公案—the barrier established by the patriarchs. 〔碧巖錄〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Nakamura]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 912a

    Zen Dust (Sasaki) 401

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 1001d

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    Entry created: 2013-11-08