Liu shen tong, Liù shén tōng: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Liu shen tong 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
六神通 [liu shen tong]—The six transcendental, or magical, powers, v. 六通 [liu tong].
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
六神通 [liu shen tong]—The Six Supernatural Powers — [Term/Definition] 'Shén' (神 [shen]) means 'unfathomable' or 'unpredictable'; 'Tōng' (通 [tong]) means 'unhindered' or 'unimpeded'. Sages of the Three Vehicles (三乘 [san cheng]) attain six kinds of wisdom that are mysterious, unfathomable, unhindered, and free. These are called the Six Supernatural Powers, or simply the Six Powers (六通 [liu tong]). The Parable Chapter (譬喻品 [pi yu pin]) of the Lotus Sutra (法華經 [fa hua jing]) states: "Possessing the Threefold Knowledge (三明 [san ming]) and the Six Supernatural Powers." See the entry for Tōng (通 [tong]).
六神通—【名數】神者不測之義，通者無礙之義，三乘之聖者，得神妙不測無礙自在之六種智慧，是曰六神通，略云六通。法華經譬喻品曰：「具足三明及六神通。」見通條。(通)
[míng shù] shén zhě bù cè zhī yì, tōng zhě wú ài zhī yì, sān chéng zhī shèng zhě, dé shén miào bù cè wú ài zì zài zhī liù zhǒng zhì huì, shì yuē liù shén tōng, lüè yún liù tōng. fǎ huá jīng pì yù pǐn yuē: “jù zú sān míng jí liù shén tōng.” jiàn tōng tiáo.(tōng)
[ming shu] shen zhe bu ce zhi yi, tong zhe wu ai zhi yi, san cheng zhi sheng zhe, de shen miao bu ce wu ai zi zai zhi liu zhong zhi hui, shi yue liu shen tong, lue yun liu tong. fa hua jing pi yu pin yue: "ju zu san ming ji liu shen tong." jian tong tiao.(tong)
六神通 ts = liù shén tōng p refers to [phrase] “the six supernatural powers”; Domain: Buddhism 佛教 [fu jiao]; Notes: (1) Heavenly vision 天眼通 [tian yan tong], (2) heavenly hearing 天耳通 [tian er tong], (3) mind reading 他心通 [ta xin tong] (4) teleportation 神足通 [shen zu tong] (5) knowledge of past lives 宿命通 [su ming tong] (6) destruction of all affliction 漏尽通 [lou jin tong]; FGS translation standard: Six Supernatural Powers (Eitel 'abhijñā', p. 3; Tzu Chuang 2012, pp. 324-326) .
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
六神通 [liù shén tōng] refers to: “six supernatural powers”.
六神通 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Related Chinese terms] 六通.
[Tibetan] mngon par shes pa drug po.
[Vietnamese] lục thần thông.
[Korean] 육신통 / yuk sintong.
[Japanese] ロクジンヅウ / roku jinzū.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Liu, Chen, Shentong, Tong, Shen.
Full-text (+15): Su ming tong, Ju zu liu shen tong, Di liu shen tong, Ta xin tong, Fa shen pu sa, De luc than thong, Su ming zhi tong, Fa shen da shi, Lou jin tong, Wu lou tong, Ju zu shen tong, Ta xin zhi, Shen tong ru yi, Ta xin zhi tong, Zhi ta xin tong, Tian er tong, Lou jin zhi zheng tong, Liu tong, Sha, Tian yan tong.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Liu shen tong, 六神通, Liù shén tōng, Liùshéntōng, Liushentong, Liù shéntōng, Liu shentong; (plurals include: Liu shen tongs, 六神通s, Liù shén tōngs, Liùshéntōngs, Liushentongs, Liù shéntōngs, Liu shentongs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Taisho: Chinese Buddhist Canon
Chapter 10: Displaying the Writing < [Part 187 - Lalitavistara (translated by Divakara)]
Chapter 27: The Conversion of Sariputra and Maudgalyayana Chapter < [Part 187 - Lalitavistara (translated by Divakara)]
Chapter 27: The Conversion of Sariputra and Maudgalyayana Chapter < [Part 186 - Lalitavistara (translated by Dharmaraksha)]
Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
Liuli in Buddhist Rituals and Art in Medieval China 中古中國佛教儀式與藝術中的琉璃 < [Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies 1.2 (2018)]
The Miraculous Narratives in The Biographies of Eminent Nuns and The Further... < [Volume 14, Issue 5 (2023)]
The Diverse Health Preservation Literature and Ideas in the Sanyuan Canzan... < [Volume 15, Issue 7 (2024)]
How to Protect One’s Home in Medieval China? A Study of the... < [Volume 14, Issue 3 (2023)]
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)