Chuan chi, Chuán chí, Chuǎn chí: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Chuan chi 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
傳持 [chuan chi]—To maintain what has been transmitted; to transmit and maintain.
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
傳持 [chuan chi]—(chuán chí)—[Term] To receive the Dharma from others and maintain it within oneself. Fahua Wenju (法華文句 [fa hua wen ju]) Volume 1 says: "To receive and maintain the Tathagata's unimpeded wisdom (如來無礙智慧 [ru lai wu ai zhi hui])." Jieshu (戒疏 [jie shu]) Volume 1, Part 1 says: "Due to the aforementioned receiving and maintaining, the True Dharma (正法 [zheng fa]) flourishes and becomes manifest."
傳持—【術語】從他受法而保持於吾身也。法華文句一曰：「傳持如來無礙智慧。」戒疏一上曰：「由上傳持，正法興顯。」
[shù yǔ] cóng tā shòu fǎ ér bǎo chí yú wú shēn yě. fǎ huá wén jù yī yuē: “chuán chí rú lái wú ài zhì huì.” jiè shū yī shàng yuē: “yóu shàng chuán chí, zhèng fǎ xìng xiǎn.”
[shu yu] cong ta shou fa er bao chi yu wu shen ye. fa hua wen ju yi yue: "chuan chi ru lai wu ai zhi hui." jie shu yi shang yue: "you shang chuan chi, zheng fa xing xian."
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
傳持 [chuán chí] refers to: “transmit”.
傳持 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Related Chinese terms] 傳; 流傳; 紹; 紹繼.
[Tibetan] yang dag par gzung bar bya ba.
[Vietnamese] truyền trì.
[Korean] 전지 / jeonji.
[Japanese] デンジ / denji.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Chi, Chuan, Ci.
Full-text (+4): Lu zong, Fu fa ba zu, Liu chuan, Kai fa, Shao ji, Shi xiang yin, Fu shu yi nian, Qin yong, Jing ti san chen, Shao, Shu shi yin shui, Guan chuan, Chi cheng, Mo jia zha he luo tuo, Shui niao, Zi shu, Chuan, Fang rui huan zao, Chi you xi, Mi hou chi.
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