尘缘
dust; worldly; karmic bond
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
dust; fine particles; dirt
Refers to fine, dry particles of matter.
The dust on the table needs to be wiped off.
The car drove past, raising a cloud of dust.
noun
the mundane world; secular affairs
literaryBuddhist/Taoist term contrasting the material world with spiritual enlightenment.
He saw through the vanity of the mundane world and chose to become a monk.
This is merely a tale of joys and sorrows in the mortal world.
noun
karmic bond; worldly attachment (Buddhism)
literarySpecifically refers to the attachment of the human heart to the six dusts (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and dharma) that hinder enlightenment.
Although she has become a nun, her worldly attachments are not yet severed.
After this karmic bond was resolved, he finally attained inner peace.
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Buddhism teaches that one must sever worldly attachments to achieve liberation.