Sheng dao sha men, Shèng dào shā mén: 2 definitions

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Sheng dao sha men 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.

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勝道沙門 [sheng dao sha men]—Victorious Path Sramana — [Miscellaneous Term] The first of the four types of sramanas mentioned in the Yogacarabhumi Sastra (瑜伽論 [yu jia lun]). See the entry for Sramana (沙門 [sha men]).

勝道沙門—【雜名】瑜伽論所說四種沙門之第一。見沙門條。(沙門)

[zá míng] yú jiā lùn suǒ shuō sì zhǒng shā mén zhī dì yī. jiàn shā mén tiáo.(shā mén)

[za ming] yu jia lun suo shuo si zhong sha men zhi di yi. jian sha men tiao.(sha men)

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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勝道沙門 [shèng dào shā mén] refers to: “excellent practitioner of the Way”.

勝道沙門 is further associated with the following language/terms:

[Related Chinese terms] 勝道; 道生.

[Sanskrit] mārga-jina.

[Vietnamese] thắng đạo sa môn.

[Korean] 승도사문 / seungdo samun.

[Japanese] ショウドウシャモン / shōdō shamon.

Source: DILA Glossaries: Digital Dictionary of Buddhism
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