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阿耆毘伽

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Basic Meaning: ājīvika

Senses:

  • Or ājīvaka; transliteration of the Sanskrit, meaning evil livelihood non-Buddhists, 邪命 One who lives on others, i.e. by improper means; an improper livelihood (for one in orders). 〔佛本行集經 T 190.3.861a3〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Nakamura, Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 3a

    Ding Fubao {Digital Version}

    Buddhist Chinese-Sanskrit Dictionary (Hirakawa) 1205

    Bukkyō daijiten (Mochizuki) (v.1-6)2179c

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 12-1

    Soothill 290

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    Entry created: 2002-07-01

    Updated: 2008-12-04