Yan dian, Yán diǎn, Yǎn diǎn, Yàn diàn: 5 definitions
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Yan dian 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
炎點 [yan dian]—Nirvana, which burns up metempsychosis.
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
炎點 [yan dian]—(Yán Diǎn) — [Technical Term] The fierce flame (猛炎 [meng yan]) of Nirvana (涅槃 [nie pan]), capable of burning away birth and death (生死 [sheng si]). Therefore, it is called 'Yan' (炎 [yan]). The point of Nirvana (涅槃點 [nie pan dian]) is referred to as 'Yan Dian'. See the entry for Nirvana Sound (涅槃聲 [nie pan sheng]).
炎點—【術語】涅槃之猛炎，能燒盡生死，故曰炎，涅槃點謂之炎點。見涅槃聲條。(涅槃聲)
[shù yǔ] niè pán zhī měng yán, néng shāo jǐn shēng sǐ, gù yuē yán, niè pán diǎn wèi zhī yán diǎn. jiàn niè pán shēng tiáo.(niè pán shēng)
[shu yu] nie pan zhi meng yan, neng shao jin sheng si, gu yue yan, nie pan dian wei zhi yan dian. jian nie pan sheng tiao.(nie pan sheng)
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
炎點 [yán diǎn] refers to: “(Skt. nirvāṇa)”.
炎點 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Vietnamese] viêm điểm.
[Korean] 염점 / yeomjeom.
[Japanese] エンテン / enten.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dian, Yan, Qian.
Starts with: Yan dian qi.
Full-text (+7): Zhe yan dian, Dian yan, Yan dian qi, Viem diem, Ren zhi hu jian, Yan, Dian cha tang, Yan chong, Mian shi, Huan yin wei yu, San ren cheng hu, Kong dian er xing, Ke xing yan, Wan xing, Dian chang, Huo zhi tong zi, Mi li jia luo mo duo ba luo suo tuo, Ponai, Lu zi mu tang, Xi men zi.
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