Qie jia pi sha, Qiè jiā pí shā: 1 definition
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Qie jia pi sha 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
朅伽毘沙 [qie jia pi sha]—khaḍga-viṣāṇa, a rhinoceros' horn.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Jia, Qie, Bei, Pi, Sha, Bi.
Starts with: Qie jia pi sha na.
Full-text: Qie jia pi sha na, Qu jia po sha, Ke jia po sha, Xi jiao, Qu jia pi sha, Lin jiao.
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A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)