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Meaning of 弥勒

弥勒 means Maitreya; a major bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism. Pronounced Mí lè.

  • Maitreya; a major bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism

Definitions & Examples

shì
wèi
lái
 
xiàng
zhēng
zhe
bēi
kuān
róng
 

Maitreya Bodhisattva is the future Buddha, symbolizing compassion and tolerance.

Zhè
zuò
miào
de
zhǔ
diàn殿
gòng
fèng
zhe
zūn
xiàng
 

The main hall of this temple enshrines a statue of Maitreya Buddha.

de
yàng
zi
 
huó
xiàng
 

His cheerful appearance makes him look just like the Laughing Buddha.

Measure Words

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Primary
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