首楞嚴義疏注經 1.24

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1.24

In the third year of Chang'an, Zetian stepped down from governance, Zhongzong succeeded to the throne, and that year was changed to the first year of Shenlong. 'Dragon-gathering' (longji) refers to the Dragon Star, also called the Year Star (Jupiter), which moves one station each year. 'Gathering' (ji) means dwelling. Yisi is the station where it lodges. 'New moon' (shuo) means reviving (su): the moon dies and revives again. 'Reviving' means coming to life.

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首楞嚴義疏注經 — Classical Chinese