Si zhong man tu, Sì zhǒng màn tú: 1 definition

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Chinese Buddhism

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

四種曼荼 [si zhong man tu]—Four Types of Mandalas — [Nomenclature] An abbreviation of Four Types of Mandalas (羅 [luo]).

四種曼荼—【名數】四種曼荼羅之略。

[míng shù] sì zhǒng màn tú luó zhī lüè.

[ming shu] si zhong man tu luo zhi lue.

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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