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Definition[1]
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禪家一月九次上堂,即每三日上堂一參,是為九參。參者,咨參請益。〔禪林象器箋卷十一〕
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佛光電子大辭典
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p144
Definition[2]
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The nine monthly visits or ascents to the hall for worship, every third day.
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A Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms, William Edward Soothill and Lewis Hodous
Definition[3]
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(行事)謂一月九次上堂也。一月中每三日上堂一參,即為九參。參者進參之義,非數。見象器箋十一。
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丁福保《佛學大辭典》