梵 (fàn) - Brahman — refers to the ultimate reality in & Buddhist

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Brahman — refers to the ultimate reality in Hinduism;

Buddhist;

Sanskrit;

relating to Indian culture or Buddhism.

Brahman — refers to the ultimate reality inBuddhistSanskrit

Usage highlights

BrahmaSanskrit languageBuddhist chantsBuddhist templeBuddhist realmBrahmanism

Synonyms

  • 佛— Buddha; Buddhist
  • 梵天— Brahma; Buddhist heaven

Antonyms

  • 俗— secular; worldly
  • 尘— dust; worldly affairs

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The concept of Brahman in Hinduism (梵天).
  • Sanskrit language (梵语).
  • Buddhist chants (梵呗).
  • Brahma, the Hindu creator god (梵天).

Collocations

  • Brahma(梵天)
  • Sanskrit language(梵语)
  • Buddhist chants(梵呗)
  • Buddhist temple(梵刹)
  • Buddhist realm(梵界)
  • Brahmanism(梵教)

Idioms

  • The realm of Brahma(梵天净土)
  • Buddhist pure land(梵境净土)
  • The sound of Brahma(梵音缭绕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally used to translate Sanskrit 'Brahman', the ultimate reality in Hinduism.
  • Adopted in Chinese Buddhism to refer to Buddhist concepts and Sanskrit language.
  • Associated with purity, sacredness, and transcendence in religious contexts.

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