Pi ba ye si, Pí bá yé sī: 2 definitions

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Pi ba ye si 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

毘跋耶斯 [pi ba ye si]—The smṛti-upasthāna 四念處 [si nian chu], or four departments of memory; possibly connected with Vipaśyanā, v. 毘婆 [pi po].

Source: archive.org: A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms

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

毘跋耶斯 [pi ba ye si]—Vibhāvayasi – [Term] (術語 [shu yu]) translated as 'Foundation of Mindfulness' (念處 [nian chu]). This refers to the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (四念處 [si nian chu]).

毘跋耶斯—【術語】譯曰念處。即四念處也。

[shù yǔ] yì yuē niàn chù. jí sì niàn chù yě.

[shu yu] yi yue nian chu. ji si nian chu ye.

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

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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