Bei nian, Bèi niàn, Bēi niàn: 4 definitions
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Bei nian 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
背念 [bei nian]—To turn one's back to; carry on the transmigration life and abide quietly in the nirvāṇa-mind.
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
背念 [bei nian]—(bèi niàn) — [Technical Term, 術語 [shu yu]] This refers to the thought or mindfulness of being weary of and turning away from samsara (厭背生死 [yan bei sheng si]) and abiding peacefully in Nirvana (涅槃 [nie pan]).
The "瑜伽论记六下 [yu jia lun ji liu xia]" (Yújiā Lùn Jì liù xià) states: "The aspiration to seek liberation from the world (念求出世 [nian qiu chu shi]) and to go against samsara (違背生死 [wei bei sheng si]) is why it is called '' (bèi niàn). It is the mind that turns its back on samsara and abides peacefully in the thought of undefiled (無漏 [wu lou]) Nirvana."
背念—【術語】厭背生死安住於涅槃之念也。瑜伽論記六下曰：「念求出世違背生死，故言背念所背生死之心，安住無漏涅槃之念。」
[shù yǔ] yàn bèi shēng sǐ ān zhù yú niè pán zhī niàn yě. yú jiā lùn jì liù xià yuē: “niàn qiú chū shì wéi bèi shēng sǐ, gù yán bèi niàn suǒ bèi shēng sǐ zhī xīn, ān zhù wú lòu niè pán zhī niàn.”
[shu yu] yan bei sheng si an zhu yu nie pan zhi nian ye. yu jia lun ji liu xia yue: "nian qiu chu shi wei bei sheng si, gu yan bei nian suo bei sheng si zhi xin, an zhu wu lou nie pan zhi nian."
悲念 ts = bēi niàn p refers to [noun] “compassion; karuna”; Domain: Buddhism 佛教 [fu jiao]; Notes: Sanskrit equivalent: karuṇā (BCSD '悲念 [bei nian]', p. 484; MW 'karuṇā') .
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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Chinese-English dictionary
背念 [bèi niàn] refers to: “weary of cyclic existence and abide in nirvāṇa”.
背念 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Sanskrit] pratimukhā smṛtiḥ; pratimukhī smṛtiḥ; pratimukhīṃ smṛtim.
[Tibetan] dran pa phyogs pa.
[Vietnamese] bội niệm.
[Korean] 배념 / baenyeom.
[Japanese] ハイネン / hainen.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bei, Nian, Bai.
Starts with: Bei nian ju hui zhe.
Full-text (+3): Bei nian ju hui zhe, Boi niem, dran pa phyogs pa, Bei xuan run pu sa, Jia bei, Chu gai zhang yuan ba pu sa, Ji gu fang ji, Sha ji, Shi en, Hou sheng xiao bei, Yang er bei lao, Yang er fang lao, Bo shuo, Lian hua wang, Nian bei, Wu zhong nian song, Shi luo de yi dai, Lao da tu shang bei, Nian yun, Xi de nu.
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