Ba pian, Bā piān: 1 definition

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Ba pian 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

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

八篇 [ba pian]—(bā piān) — [Numerical Term] The full ordination precepts (具足戒 [ju zu jie]) are classified into eight categories, which are called (bā piān).

八篇—【名數】具足戒分類為八種謂之八篇。

[míng shù] jù zú jiè fēn lèi wèi bā zhǒng wèi zhī bā piān.

[ming shu] ju zu jie fen lei wei ba zhong wei zhi ba pian.

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.

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