Xian ming si, Xiǎn míng sì: 1 definition

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Xian ming si 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

顯明寺 t = 显明寺 s = xiǎn míng sì p refers to [proper noun] “ Xianming Temple”; Domain: Buddhism 佛教 [fu jiao] , Subdomain: China , Concept: Temple 寺 [si]; Notes: The name of historic temples in a number of locations (BSPAD '顯明寺 [xian ming si]', ID PL000000058279) .

Source: NTI Reader: Chinese-English Buddhist dictionary
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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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