Dictionary Definition :
Definition[1]
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佛說法華經的時間一共是八年。
Source
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陳義孝編, 竺摩法師鑑定, 《佛學常見辭彙》
Definition[2]
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The last eight years of the Buddha's life, when, according to Tiantai, from 72 to 80 years of age he preached the Lotus gospel.
Source
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A Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms, William Edward Soothill and Lewis Hodous