Hu ming da shi, Hù míng dà shì: 3 definitions
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Hu ming da shi 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
護明大士 [hu ming da shi]—Prabhāpāla; guardian of light, or illumination, name of Śākyamuni when in the Tuṣita heaven before earthly incarnation.
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
護明大士 [hu ming da shi]—Hùmíng Dàshì — [Alternate Name] Shakyamuni Tathagata (釋迦如來 [shi jia ru lai]), when born in Tusita Heaven (覩史多天 [du shi duo tian]), was known as Hùmíng Dàshì. See Zhengzong Ji, Volume 1 (正宗記 [zheng zong ji]).
護明大士—【雜名】釋迦如來生於覩史多天，號護明大士。見正宗記一。
[zá míng] shì jiā rú lái shēng yú dǔ shǐ duō tiān, hào hù míng dà shì. jiàn zhèng zōng jì yī.
[za ming] shi jia ru lai sheng yu du shi duo tian, hao hu ming da shi. jian zheng zong ji yi.
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
護明大士 [hù míng dà shì] refers to: “Prabhāpāla” [name of a Deity].
護明大士 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Vietnamese] hộ minh đại sĩ.
[Korean] 호명대사 / Homyeong daesa.
[Japanese] ゴミョウダイシ / Gomyō daishi.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Ming, Hu ming, Hu, Shen, Dashi, Da, Shi, Bi, Ta.
Full-text (+0): Prabhapala, Ho minh dai si.
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