Dainichi: 1 definition
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Dainichi means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Buddhism1) Dainichi:—See Maha Vairochana
2) Dainichi:—A Buddha mentioned in several sutras, worshipped by esoteric practitioners.
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Day by Day (Dharma lectures) (by Stephen L. Klick)
Complete works of Swami Abhedananda (by Swami Prajnanananda)
Chapter 8 - Buddhism in China, Japan and Korea < [Discourse 7 - Thoughts on Sankhya Buddhism and Vedanta]
A House on Fire (by Stephen L. Klick)
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)