Xi ti na, Xī tì nà: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Xi ti na 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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Chinese Buddhism

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悉替那 [xi ti na]—Sthavira — [Miscellaneous term (雜語 [za yu])]: Translated as Elder (上座 [shang zuo]). From Mingyi ji (名義集 [ming yi ji]), Volume 1.

悉替那—【雜語】譯曰上座。出於名義集一。

[zá yǔ] yì yuē shàng zuò. chū yú míng yì jí yī.

[za yu] yi yue shang zuo. chu yu ming yi ji yi.

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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Languages of India and abroad

Chinese-English dictionary

悉替那 [xī tì nà] refers to: “(Skt. sthavira)”.

悉替那 is further associated with the following language/terms:

[Vietnamese] tạt thế na.

[Korean] 실체나 / silchena.

[Japanese] シッテイナ / shitteina.

Source: DILA Glossaries: Digital Dictionary of Buddhism
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Chinese language.

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