Tien Tai Sect, Tendai Sect: 1 definition
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Source: Buddhist Door: GlossaryOne of the Ten Great Sect in Chinese Buddhism. It was initiated by Hui Man in the dynasty of Bei Chai, and was promoted by Chi Hai in Tsui Dynasty. Mainly based on Lotus Sutra, Tien Tai Sect explains all universal phenomena with Three Dogmas. For the practices, it emphasizes cutting off Three Delusions, thus establishes the method of Three Meditations of One Mind.See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Dengyo, Three Wisdom, Three Meditations, Chih Kuan, Ten Meditation Vehicles, Byodo In.
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