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阿誰話斷紙

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: whoʼs words cut paper

Senses:

  • This term is used in private exchange of words between master and disciple during kōan interview. The fundamental principle of the Chan school 禪宗 is that every person is originally endowed with the perfect Buddha-nature 佛性. The term 阿誰, which literally means 'who,' indicates that the Buddha-nature is not to be sought after in others, neither should one make it an object of desire. See also 阿誰. [Erez Joskovich; source(s): ZGDJT]
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    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 6d

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    Entry created: 2019-04-29