Jiu zhong shi jian, Jiǔ zhǒng shì jiān: 1 definition

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[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]

九種世間 [jiu zhong shi jian]—Nine Kinds of Worldly Realms — [Enumerated Term (名數 [ming shu])] See the entry for Nine Kinds of Worldly Realms (九世間 [jiu shi jian]).

九種世間—【名數】見九世間條。(九世間)

[míng shù] jiàn jiǔ shì jiān tiáo.(jiǔ shì jiān)

[ming shu] jian jiu shi jian tiao.(jiu shi jian)

Source: DILA Glossaries: Ding Fubao: Dictionary of Buddhist Studies
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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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