Wu shang dao xin, Wú shàng dào xīn: 2 definitions
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Wu shang dao xin 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.]
無上道心 [wu shang dao xin]—Supreme Bodhi Mind
[Term] (術語 [shu yu]) It refers to the mind that aspires to the supreme path. The Contemplation Sūtra of Immeasurable Life (觀無量壽經 [guan wu liang shou jing]) states: "Do not slander the Mahayana (大乘 [da cheng]), but only develop the mind for the supreme path."
無上道心—【術語】願求無上道之心也。觀無量壽經曰：「不謗大乘，但發無上道心。」
[shù yǔ] yuàn qiú wú shàng dào zhī xīn yě. guān wú liàng shòu jīng yuē: “bù bàng dà chéng, dàn fā wú shàng dào xīn.”
[shu yu] yuan qiu wu shang dao zhi xin ye. guan wu liang shou jing yue: "bu bang da cheng, dan fa wu shang dao xin."
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
無上道心 [wú shàng dào xīn] refers to: “unsurpassed mind of enlightenment”.
無上道心 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Sanskrit] anuttara-bodhi-citta; bodhi-vara-citta.
[Vietnamese] vô thượng đạo tâm.
[Korean] 무상도심 / musang dosim.
[Japanese] ムジョウドウシン / mujō dōshin.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Xin, Shang, Dao xin, Wu shang, Wu, Dao, Chang, To.
Full-text: Jiao ya bai zhong, Vo thuong dao tam, Qian fu chu xing yi shuo, Jiu pin.
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