Xu mi tan, Xū mí tán: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Xu mi tan 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
須彌壇 [xu mi tan]—A kind of throne for a Buddha.
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
須彌壇 [xu mi tan]—Sumeru Altar — [Noun] Also known as Sumeru Pedestal (須彌座 [xu mi zuo]). It refers to a slender platform or base in the shape of Mount Sumeru (須彌山 [xu mi shan]). The principal deity (本尊 [ben zun]) is placed upon it.
須彌壇—【物名】又曰須彌座。謂形象須彌山之中細臺座也。上安置本尊。
[wù míng] yòu yuē xū mí zuò. wèi xíng xiàng xū mí shān zhī zhōng xì tái zuò yě. shàng ān zhì běn zūn.
[wu ming] you yue xu mi zuo. wei xing xiang xu mi shan zhi zhong xi tai zuo ye. shang an zhi ben zun.
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
須彌壇 [xū mí tán] refers to: “Sumeru platform”.
須彌壇 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Vietnamese] tua di đàn.
[Korean] 수미단 / sumi dan.
[Japanese] シュミダン / shumi dan.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Xu, Xu mi, Chua, Chu, Mi, Tan.
Full-text: Xu mi zuo, Tua di dan, Li pan, Deng gao zuo.
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