Buddha's light; aureole; glory (optical phenomenon)
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the light or radiance brought by the Buddha; divine light
literaryA Buddhist term signifying the illuminating power and compassion of the Buddha, which dispels the darkness of ignorance.
Legend has it that when the Buddha descended, his divine light shone upon the land, and all things revived.
In the hearts of believers, Buddha's light symbolizes wisdom and compassion.
noun
halo or nimbus around a Buddha statue's head
Refers to the artistic depiction of light or a radiant circle behind the head of a Buddha or bodhisattva statue.
This Buddha statue is exquisitely carved, with a brilliant halo shining behind its head.
In the mural, the bodhisattva has a circular halo, looking very solemn.
noun
Brocken spectre; glory (an optical phenomenon)
technicalA meteorological phenomenon often observed on mountain peaks, ridges, or in clouds when the observer's shadow is projected onto fog or clouds below, surrounded by concentric colored rings.
If you're lucky, you can see the mysterious Brocken spectre when you reach the Golden Summit of Mount Emei.
The glory phenomenon is formed by the diffraction of sunlight through tiny water droplets in clouds or fog.
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His shadow was encircled by the glory, as if he were in a fairyland.