the other shore; nirvana; the other side; ideal realm
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
the other shore; the opposite bank
Literal geographical usage. Often contrasted with 'this shore'.
The steamship sounded its horn and slowly sailed toward the other shore.
Countries on the other side of the ocean have a time difference with China.
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Looking across the river, the lights on the opposite shore twinkled in the night.
noun
paramita; nirvana; the other shore of enlightenment
formalA Buddhist term (Sanskrit: Pāramitā) symbolizing crossing from the shore of suffering (Samsara) to the shore of enlightenment (Nirvana).
He devotes himself to practice, hoping to reach the other shore of wisdom.
In Buddhist doctrine, 'the other shore' symbolizes liberation and Nirvana.
noun
the other side; an ideal realm; a longed-for destination
literaryA metaphorical extension of the literal and Buddhist meanings, used in literary and poetic contexts.
Peace and development are the ideal realm longed for by all mankind.
After enduring hardships, they finally reached the other shore of success.
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Love is the happy realm many people long for in their hearts.