Gan da shu, Gān dà shù: 1 definition

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Gan da shu 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

乾大樹 t = 干大树 s = gān dà shù p refers to [noun] “gandha tree”; Domain: Buddhism 佛教 [fu jiao]; Notes: Sanskrit equivalent: gandha; see 乾陀樹 [gan tuo shu] (FGDB '乾陀樹 [gan tuo shu]') .

Source: NTI Reader: Chinese-English Buddhist dictionary
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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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