also: だいほう
noun
great treasure; something very precious
General term for a highly valued object or person; can be used metaphorically.
この本は私の大宝です。
This book is my greatest treasure.
noun
Taihō era (701–704 CE); Daihō era
Historical Japanese era name; the reading たいほう is standard, but だいほう also appears in some sources.
The Taihō Code was enacted in the first year of the Taihō era.
noun
great treasure (Buddhist term for bodhisattvas, esoteric teachings, etc.)
Rare Buddhist usage; refers to something of supreme spiritual value, such as a bodhisattva or profound teaching.
仏典では、菩薩を大宝と称することがある。
In Buddhist scriptures, bodhisattvas are sometimes called great treasures.
noun
homa-mandala (fire altar)
Rare Buddhist term; specifically refers to a fire altar used in esoteric rituals (護摩壇).
See also: 護摩壇
密教の儀式では大宝と呼ばれる護摩壇が用いられる。
In esoteric Buddhist rituals, a fire altar called a homa-mandala is used.
From 大 (great) + 宝 (treasure). The era name was chosen for its auspicious meaning. The Buddhist uses are extensions of the literal sense.