Xian jie lun, Xiǎn jiè lùn: 2 definitions

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In Buddhism
1. Chinese Buddhism
Languages
1. Chinese
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Introduction:

Xian jie lun 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.]

顯戒論 [xian jie lun]—(Xiǎn Jiè Lùn) — [Book Title] Three volumes, authored by Japanese Grand Master Saichō (最澄 [zui cheng]). It explains the principles of the Perfect and Sudden Precepts (圓頓戒 [yuan dun jie]) as transmitted by the Tiantai School (台宗 [tai zong]).

顯戒論—【書名】三卷，日本傳教大師最澄著。說明台宗所傳圓頓戒之旨者。

[shū míng] sān juǎn, rì běn chuán jiào dà shī zuì chéng zhe. shuō míng tái zōng suǒ chuán yuán dùn jiè zhī zhǐ zhě.

[shu ming] san juan, ri ben chuan jiao da shi zui cheng zhe. shuo ming tai zong suo chuan yuan dun jie zhi zhi zhe.

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Chinese-English dictionary

顯戒論 [xiǎn jiè lùn] refers to: (1) “Clarifying the Precepts” [English text name]; Alternatively: (1) “Kenkai ron” [Japanese text name].

顯戒論 is further associated with the following language/terms:

[Vietnamese] hiển giới luận.

[Korean] 현계론 / hyeongyeron.

[Japanese] ケンカイロン / kenkairon.

Source: DILA Glossaries: Digital Dictionary of Buddhism

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The Circulation and Reception of Tiantai Commentaries on the... < [Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies 4.1 (2021)]