temple; Buddhist monastery
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
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temple; Buddhist monastery
literaryA literary and archaic term originating from the transliteration of the Sanskrit word "araṇya" (meaning forest, a quiet place suitable for meditation). Used in classical Chinese literature to refer to Buddhist temples or monasteries, often located in secluded areas.
Shēn深
shān山
gǔ古
sì寺
，
míng名
wéi为
lán兰
rě若
，
huán环
jìng境
shí十
fēn分
qīng清
yōu幽
。
The ancient temple in the remote mountains, named Lanruo, has a very peaceful and secluded environment.
Shī诗
zhōng中
tí提
dào到
de的
lán兰
rě若
，
shì是
Táng唐
dài代
zhù著
míng名
de的
Fó佛
jiào教
shèng圣
dì地
。
The Lanruo mentioned in the poem was a famous Buddhist holy site during the Tang Dynasty.
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Tā他
chū出
jiā家
hòu后
，
biàn便
zhǎng长
zhù住
yú于
yī一
chù处
lán兰
rě若
zhī之
zhōng中
，
qián潜
xīn心
xiū修
xíng行
。
After becoming a monk, he took up long-term residence in a temple, devoting himself to spiritual practice.