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大白傘蓋佛母

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Basic Meaning: mother of buddhas with the great radiant umbrella

Senses:

  • The 'mother of buddhas' with her great snow-white (radiant) umbrella, emblem of her protection of all beings; there are two dhāraṇī-sūtras that bear this name and give her description, the 佛頂傘蓋佛母 and 佛說傘蓋佛母總持陀羅尼經. 〔大白傘蓋總持陀羅尼經 T 977.19.407a4〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Soothill]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Ding Fubao

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 1161-2

    (Soothill's) Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms 93

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    Entry created: 2001-09-08

    Updated: 2008-07-30