Su yuan li, Sù yuàn lì: 4 definitions
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Su yuan li 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
宿願力 [su yuan li]—The power of an ancient vow.
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
宿願力 [su yuan li]—(sù yuàn lì) — [Technical Term] Refers to the active power or efficacy of a 宿願 [su yuan] (sù yuàn).
The Contemplation Sutra (觀無量壽經 [guan wu liang shou jing]) says: "However, by virtue of that Tathagata's (如來 [ru lai]) original vow power, those who contemplate [him] will surely attain realization (成就 [cheng jiu])."
宿願力—【術語】宿願之力用也。觀無量壽經曰：「然彼如來宿願力故，有憶想者必得成就。」
[shù yǔ] sù yuàn zhī lì yòng yě. guān wú liàng shòu jīng yuē: “rán bǐ rú lái sù yuàn lì gù, yǒu yì xiǎng zhě bì dé chéng jiù.”
[shu yu] su yuan zhi li yong ye. guan wu liang shou jing yue: "ran bi ru lai su yuan li gu, you yi xiang zhe bi de cheng jiu."
宿願力 t = 宿愿力 s = sù yuàn lì p refers to [phrase] “the power of a vow”; Domain: Buddhism 佛教 [fu jiao]; Notes: See 願力 [yuan li] (FGDB '願力 [yuan li]') .
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
宿願力 [sù yuàn lì] refers to: “power of a former vow”.
宿願力 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Vietnamese] túc nguyện lực.
[Korean] 숙원역 / sugwon yeok.
[Japanese] シュクガンリキ / shukugan riki.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Su yuan, Yuan, Cu, Shu, Li.
Full-text: Wei tian jiang jun.
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