翻譯名義集 1.237

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[Divākara] In the language of the Tang: "Sun-Light" (Rizhao). A man of Central India. He deeply understood the eight pitakas, and was broadly versed in the four Āgamas. His conduct in the precepts was pure and lofty, and his scholarly achievements abundant; he was especially skilled in incantatory arts, and also penetrated the five sciences. With his mind set on benefiting sentient beings, he came to translate at Hongfu [Monastery].

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翻譯名義集 — 法雲, Classical Chinese