佛
Buddha; Buddhism; Buddhist statue; Buddhist scripture
Meanings
5 senses · 10 examplesnoun
shortened form of 佛陀
Standard abbreviated term for Buddha in modern Chinese.
Buddha is the highest object of worship in Buddhism.
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enlightened person; Buddha
formalUsed to describe someone who has achieved full spiritual enlightenment in Buddhism.
Legend has it that the living Buddha Jigong is a model of attaining enlightenment in a single moment.
He does good deeds and accumulates virtue, hoping to become a Buddha in an instant.
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Buddhism
formalRefers to the Buddhist religion and its associated traditions.
There are many ancient Buddhist temples in China.
Buddhist thought emphasizes compassion and enlightenment.
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The doctrines of Buddhism and Taoism combine Buddhist and Taoist thought.
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Buddhist statue
Refers to sculpted or painted images of Buddha or Buddhist deities.
This bronze Buddha statue was made during the Tang Dynasty.
Three Buddha statues are sculpted in the main hall.
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Buddhist chant or scripture
formalRefers to the sacred phrases, names of Buddha, or religious texts used in Buddhist rituals.
The elderly lady chants the Buddha's name every day.
He chants Buddhist scriptures and prayers in the temple.