Dictionary Definition :
Definition[1]
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The spear of wisdom (which is able to cut off illusion and evil.).
Source
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A Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms, William Edward Soothill and Lewis Hodous
Definition[2]
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般若之空慧能斷盡煩惱,故以鋒刃譬之。證道歌(大四八‧三九六中):「大丈夫,秉慧劍,般若鋒兮金剛焰。」
Source
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佛光電子大辭典
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