San mo da chi, Sān mó dá chì: 2 definitions
Introduction:
San mo da chi 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
三摩呾叱 [san mo da chi]—Samataṭa, an ancient kingdom on the left bank of the Ganges, near its mouths, extending to the Hooghly, over 3,000 li in circuit, low and damp, with a hardy people, short and dark. Eitel says "close to the sea at the mouth of the Brahmaputra." Eliot says: "In the east of Bengal and not far from the modern Burmese frontier."
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
三摩呾叱 [sān mó dá chì] refers to: “Samataṭa” [Sanskrit place name].
三摩呾叱 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Vietnamese] tam ma đát sất.
[Korean] 삼마달질 / Sammadaljil.
[Japanese] サンマタチツ / Sanmatachitsu.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Chi, Mo, Mei, Hei, Fu, Da, Can, Ci, Shan, Ta.
Full-text: Tam ma dat sat.
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