Xian tong, Xián tóng, Xiàn tōng, Xiān tóng, Xián tōng: 6 definitions

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In Buddhism
1. Chinese Buddhism
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Introduction:

Xian tong 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

咸同 [xian tong]—All together.

Source: archive.org: A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms

[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]

現通 [xian tong]—(xiàntōng) — [Technical Term] It refers to the power of manifesting supernatural abilities (力 [li]). The Cheng Weishi Lun (唯識論 [wei shi lun]), Chapter 10, states: "In accordance with the aptitudes (機宜 [ji yi]) of beings, [the Buddha] manifests supernatural powers to preach the Dharma (說法 [shuo fa])."

現通—【術語】現通力也。唯識論十曰：「稱彼機宜，現通說法。」

[shù yǔ] xiàn tōng lì yě. wéi shí lùn shí yuē: “chēng bǐ jī yí, xiàn tōng shuō fǎ.”

[shu yu] xian tong li ye. wei shi lun shi yue: "cheng bi ji yi, xian tong shuo fa."

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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Chinese-English dictionary

咸同 [xián tóng] refers to: “all together”.

咸同 is further associated with the following language/terms:

[Related Chinese terms] 同共; 咸倶; 咸然; 咸皆; 悉倶; 悉僉; 悉共.

[Vietnamese] hàm đồng.

[Korean] 함동 / hamdong.

[Japanese] カンドウ / kandō.

Source: DILA Glossaries: Digital Dictionary of Buddhism

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