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Definition[1]
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弘願 A great vow, such as that of Amitābha Buddha 阿彌陀 to save all sentient beings. Among Amitābha's vows, the 18th, 19th, 20th and 35th are considered to be his great vows.
Definition[2]
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弘大的誓願，如阿彌陀佛的四十八願是。
Source
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陳義孝編, 竺摩法師鑑定, 《佛學常見辭彙》
Definition[3]
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===（術語）弘大之誓願。願救一切眾生也，如阿彌陀佛之四十八願是。觀經玄義分曰：「安樂能人，顯別意弘願。（中略）言弘願者，如大經說。」
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丁福保《佛學大辭典》
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