A di li, Ā dǐ lī, Ā dī lì: 4 definitions

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In Buddhism
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Introduction:

A di li means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Buddhism

Chinese Buddhism

阿底哩 [a di li]—Atri, a devourer; one of the stars in Ursa Major; one of the assistants of Agni shown in the Garbhadhātu; an ancient ṛṣi.

Source: archive.org: A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms

[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]

阿底哩 [a di li]—Atri - [Name of a deity (天名 [tian ming])] Atri, name of a heavenly immortal (天仙 [tian xian]). He is one of the assembly (之眾 [zhi zhong]) in the Outer Vajra Court (外金剛院 [wai jin gang yuan]) outside the Garbhadhatu Mandala (胎藏界 [tai cang jie]). The end of the Mizangji (秘藏記 [mi cang ji]) states: "Immortal Atri (仙 [xian]) holds a water pot (水瓶 [shui ping]) in his left hand (左手 [zuo shou]) and covers his body (覆身 [fu shen]) with his right hand (右手 [you shou])."

阿底哩—【天名】Atri，天仙名。胎藏界外金剛院之眾。秘藏記末曰：「阿底哩仙，左手水瓶，右手覆身。」

[tiān míng]Atri, tiān xiān míng. tāi cáng jiè wài jīn gāng yuàn zhī zhòng. mì cáng jì mò yuē: “ā dǐ lī xiān, zuǒ shǒu shuǐ píng, yòu shǒu fù shēn.”

[tian ming]Atri, tian xian ming. tai cang jie wai jin gang yuan zhi zhong. mi cang ji mo yue: "a di li xian, zuo shou shui ping, you shou fu shen."

Source: DILA Glossaries: Ding Fubao: Dictionary of Buddhist Studies

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Chinese Buddhism (漢傳佛教, hanchuan fojiao) is the form of Buddhism that developed in China, blending Mahayana teachings with Daoist and Confucian thought. Its texts are mainly in Classical Chinese, based on translations from Sanskrit. Major schools include Chan (Zen), Pure Land, Tiantai, and Huayan. Chinese Buddhism has greatly influenced East Asian religion and culture.

Languages of India and abroad

Chinese-English dictionary

阿底哩 [ā dǐ lī] refers to: “Atri” [name of a Deity].

阿底哩 is further associated with the following language/terms:

[Related Chinese terms] 阿跌哩.

[Vietnamese] a để lý.

[Korean] 아저리 / Ajeori.

[Japanese] アテイリ / Ateiri.

Source: DILA Glossaries: Digital Dictionary of Buddhism

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