Xing gen, Xìng gēn: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Xing gen 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.]
性根 [xing gen]—Xinggen—[Term] Same as genxing (根性 [gen xing]). It refers to the fundamental origin of a person's mind and heart (人心地之本原 [ren xin de zhi ben yuan]). Li Shen (李紳 [li shen])'s Shijingtang Ji (石經堂記 [shi jing tang ji]) states: "The Tathagata (如來 [ru lai]) universally reveals to all sentient beings (群生 [qun sheng]) through myriad doors and myriad practices (萬門萬行 [wan men wan xing]), using provisional expedient means (假方便 [jia fang bian]) according to their xinggen."
性根—【術語】猶言根性。謂人心地之本原也。李紳石經堂記曰：「如來以萬門萬行普示群生，隨其性根，用假方便。」
[shù yǔ] yóu yán gēn xìng. wèi rén xīn de zhī běn yuán yě. lǐ shēn shí jīng táng jì yuē: “rú lái yǐ wàn mén wàn xíng pǔ shì qún shēng, suí qí xìng gēn, yòng jiǎ fāng biàn.”
[shu yu] you yan gen xing. wei ren xin de zhi ben yuan ye. li shen shi jing tang ji yue: "ru lai yi wan men wan xing pu shi qun sheng, sui qi xing gen, yong jia fang bian."
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
性根 [xìng gēn] refers to: “basic endowment; character”.
性根 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Vietnamese] tính căn.
[Korean] 성근 / seonggeun.
[Japanese] ショウコン / shōkon.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Xing, Sheng, Gen.
Starts with: Xing gen ben fang bian.
Full-text: Xing gen ben fang bian, A zi yi bai yi, Si zhong fang bian, Gu, Jin mao shi zi, San a seng qi jie, Gen xing, Kong wu bian chu ding, Gen ben ye dao, Bian yi shi xing, Li lu, Yin yang huo, Fu xing, San tuo men, Long dan, Qiao, Ren can, Gen shua, Shi zhong bu jing.
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