noun
seed of Buddhahood
Buddhist term for the innate potential or cause for attaining enlightenment, often discussed in Mahayana doctrine.
一切衆生に仏種ありと説かれる。
It is taught that all sentient beings possess the seed of Buddhahood.
noun
condition for enlightenment; Buddha's teaching that leads to awakening
Refers more broadly to the teachings, practices, or conditions that make enlightenment possible. Sense 3 is a specific subset: the Buddha's teaching itself as the means.
この経典こそが仏種であると信じられている。
This sutra itself is believed to be the seed of Buddhahood.
仏性 (buddha-nature) is the inherent potential for enlightenment, while 仏種 emphasizes the seed or cause that actualizes it.
Compound of 仏 (Buddha) and 種 (seed). A Buddhist doctrinal term, likely a translation of Sanskrit bīja or gotra concepts.