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三密六大

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: three mystic things and the six elements

Senses:

  • The three mystic things associated with the six elements, i.e. the mystic body is associated with earth, water, and fire; the mystic words with wind and space; the mystic mind with 識 cognition. [Charles Muller; source(s): Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 379

    Ding Fubao

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 665-1

    (Soothill's) Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms 63

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    Entry created: 2001-09-08

    Updated: 2008-06-11