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Meaning of 护法

护法 means to protect the Buddhist dharma; protector of the dharma; benefactor of a temple. Pronounced hù fǎ.

  • to protect the Buddhist dharma
  • protector of the dharma; benefactor of a temple
  • to uphold the national law; to support the legal system

Definitions & Examples

shēng
xiū
xíng
 
zhǐ
zài
 

He practiced spiritual cultivation his whole life, aiming to protect the Buddhist dharma.

yuàn
yǒu
rèn
 
wéi
qīng
jìng
 

The temple has the responsibility to protect the dharma and uphold its purity.