Quan ying shen, Quán yīng shēn: 1 definition

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Quan ying shen 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.]

權應身 [quan ying shen]—Provisional Manifestation Body—[Technical term (術語 [shu yu])] See the entry for True Body (真實身 [zhen shi shen]).

權應身—【術語】見真實身條。(真實身)

[shù yǔ] jiàn zhēn shí shēn tiáo.(zhēn shí shēn)

[shu yu] jian zhen shi shen tiao.(zhen shi shen)

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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