World Period, 1 Definition(s)
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World Period means something in Buddhism, Pali. Check out some of the following descriptions and leave a comment if you want to add your own contribution to this article.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
formation, dissolution: s. kappa.
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and DoctrinesRelevant definitions
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