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Entry: anuttarasamyaksambodhi

Chinese char: ªü¿®¦hù¤TÂƤTµÐ´£

Explanation:

This is a Sanskrit term refering to the perfect and universal enlightenment of a Buddha. It is variously translated as meaning "Utmost, right and perfect enlightenment," "Supreme, orthodox, and equal awakening", or the like. The commentarial traditions indicate that the term includes the levels of enlightenment of the Bodhisattva and Arhat within that of the Buddha.
This Dharma is level and equal, with no high or low.
Therefore, it is called anuttarasamyaksambodhi.
(FAS Ch16, p. 22)

Pinyin: wu shang zheng deng zheng jye

Sanskrit: anuttarasamyaksambodhi

Pali: anuttarasammasambodhi

Alternative:

See Also: enlightenment, Buddha.

BTTS Ref: FAS Ch16, 22; DFS IV 519; DFS VII, 1305.

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