Lao seng, Lǎo sēng: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Lao seng 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
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
老僧 [lao seng]—Old Monk — [General Term (雜語 [za yu])] An elderly monk (老年之僧 [lao nian zhi seng]).
老僧—【雜語】老年之僧。
[zá yǔ] lǎo nián zhī sēng.
[za yu] lao nian zhi seng.
老僧 ts = lǎo sēng p refers to [phrase] “an old monk”; Domain: Buddhism 佛教 [fu jiao]; Notes: In the sense of 老年之僧 [lao nian zhi seng] (Ding '老僧 [lao seng]') .
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
老僧 [lǎo sēng] refers to: “old monk”.
老僧 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Related Chinese terms] 老衲.
[Vietnamese] lão tăng.
[Korean] 노승 / noseung.
[Japanese] ロウソウ / rōsō.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Seng, Lao, Lo.
Starts with: Lao seng ru ding.
Full-text (+30): Lao na, Wen zuo, Zun lao, Lao seng ru ding, Lao tang, Xing tong, Dong chuang jiao ke, Chi luo she dun, San ri er long, Rong xu, You li, Hui xing mie xing, Seng, Nan yang jing ping, Can dong, De shan tuo bo, Ba nong, Gu gu gu, Du niu qian shen, San sheng.
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Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
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