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寂光
【 じゃっこう； じゃくこう 】
1. [n] {Buddhism}
▶ light of wisdom (when nearing nirvana)
▶ silent illumination
2. [n] {Buddhism}
▶ paradise
▶ nirvana
Cross references:
  ⇒ see: 1733840 寂光浄土 1. paradise
  ⇒ see: 2597690 常寂光土 1. land of eternally tranquil light (highest realm in Tendai Buddhism)



History:
2. A 2010-12-02 00:45:49  Jim Breen <...address hidden...>
  Diff: 
@@ -25,1 +25,2 @@
-<gloss>paradise, nirvana</gloss>
+<gloss>paradise</gloss>
+<gloss>nirvana</gloss>
1. A* 2010-11-27 21:39:07  Scott
  Refs: 
koj daij gg5 ddb
  Comments: 
ddb:[Basic Meaning:] silent illumination
Senses:
# Calm and illuminating as are truth and knowledge; the hidden truth illuminating. [cmuller; source(s): Nakamura,JEBD,Soothill]

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