noun
great teachings of the Buddha
Refers broadly to the profound and fundamental teachings of the Buddha in a general Buddhist context.
仏教では、大法を学ぶことが重要とされる。
In Buddhism, it is considered important to study the great teachings.
noun
Mahayana teachings
Specifically denotes the doctrines of the Mahayana tradition, as opposed to Hinayana or other schools.
大法は大乗仏教の教えを指すこともある。
大法 can also refer to the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism.
noun
most important esoteric ritual
In esoteric (Vajrayana) Buddhism, this term designates the highest or most significant ritual practice.
密教では、大法は最も重要な儀式の一つである。
In esoteric Buddhism, the 大法 is one of the most important rituals.