Jian qi zi, Jiàn qí zi: 1 definition

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In Buddhism

Chinese Buddhism

見其子 t = 见其子 s = jiàn qí zi p refers to [phrase] “to see his own son”; Domain: Buddhism 佛教 [fu jiao]; Notes: Parallel, Sanskrit equivalent: taṃ svaku putra dṛṣṭvā: from the 妙法蓮華經 [miao fa lian hua jing] “Lotus Sutra” (Braarvig 2020, ch. 4; Kern tr. 1884, ch. 4; Vaidya 1960, p. 78; T 262, Scroll 2, 9.0017b18) .

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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