积德已久 (積德已久) jī dé yǐ jiǔ
          
              jī dé yǐ jiǔ 
              
              phrase 
              accumulation of merit over a long period 
              Domain: Buddhism 佛教
              
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                Notes: Quote: from the 金剛經註 “Commentary on the Diamond Sūtra” by Seng Zhao (Amies 2021 tr.; Red Pine 2009, p. 119; X 454)