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Definition[1]
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astaśatam. The 108 kleśa, distresses, disturbing passions, or illusions 煩惱 of mankind, hence the 108 beads on a rosary, repetitions of the Buddha's name, strokes of a bell, etc., one for each distress. Also, one of the Mahārājas, with 108 hands, each holding a different implement.
Source
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A Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms, William Edward Soothill and Lewis Hodous
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