Xi jian tian, Xǐ jiàn tiān: 3 definitions
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Xi jian tian 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
喜見天 [xi jian tian]—The Trāyastriṃśas, or thirty-three devas or gods of Indra's heaven, on the summit of Meru.
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
喜見天 [xi jian tian]—Heaven of Joyful Sight — [Realm Name (界名 [jie ming])] The heavenly abode of Joyful Sight City (喜見城 [xi jian cheng]), which is the Trayastrimsa Heaven (三十三天 [san shi san tian]).
喜見天—【界名】喜見城之天處，即三十三天。
[jiè míng] xǐ jiàn chéng zhī tiān chù, jí sān shí sān tiān.
[jie ming] xi jian cheng zhi tian chu, ji san shi san tian.
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
喜見天 [xǐ jiàn tiān] refers to: “gods that are a joy to see”.
喜見天 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Vietnamese] hỷ kiến thiên.
[Korean] 희견천 / Huigyeon cheon.
[Japanese] キケンテン / Kiken ten.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Xi, Xi jian, Tian, Jian.
Full-text: Hy kien thien.
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