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障道因緣

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: to obstruct the causes and conditions of the way

Senses:

  • [Note: The above reading of this phrase in the Brahmāʼs Net Sutra, as distinguished from the below interpretation of Inagaki and Nakamura, is confirmed by parallel sentence structure. The reading given by them does seem right in the context of the Platform Sutra.] 〔梵網經 T 1484.24.1006c22; 梵網經古迹記 HBJ 3.466b13; T 1815.40.712c24〕 [Charles Muller]
  • The causes of hindrance to the Buddhist Way. 〔六祖壇經 T 2008.48.353a2〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Ina-Z, Nakamura]
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    [Dictionary References]

    A Glossary of Zen Terms (Inagaki) 360

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 730a

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    Entry created: 2011-08-06