protect Buddhist dharma; protector of the dharma; support the law
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesverb
to protect the Buddhist dharma
formalA Buddhist term referring to actions that defend and uphold Buddhist teachings and practices.
He practiced spiritual cultivation his whole life, aiming to protect the Buddhist dharma.
The temple has the responsibility to protect the dharma and uphold its purity.
noun
protector of the dharma; benefactor of a temple
formalOriginally refers to gods or beings who protect Buddhism. In later usage, it also refers to a person who donates money or goods to a temple, thus a patron or benefactor.
He is the main benefactor of this temple.
In Buddhist art, one can often see images of Dharma-protecting deities.
verb
to uphold the national law; to support the legal system
formalUsed in a secular, often patriotic context, meaning to defend and abide by the laws of the country.
Citizens have the responsibility to uphold and obey the law.
Upholding the law is the foundation of a society ruled by law.