Hoa Trời bay xuống
Definition
- Noun Phrase (Proper Noun):
- "Flowers from Heaven Drifting Down": A poetic and religious term originating from Buddhist texts and legends, describing a miraculous event where flowers rain down from the sky as a celestial sign or blessing during a profound spiritual act, such as the preaching of sutras.
Usage Examples
- Noun Phrase:
- The legend tells of the miracle when Hoa Trời bay xuống during the monk's sermon.
- In the Lotus Sutra, the auspicious sign of Hoa Trời bay xuống is one of the six portents.
Advanced Usage
- This phrase is almost exclusively used in a literary, religious, or historical context to refer to the specific Buddhist miracle. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.
- It can symbolize divine approval, spiritual purity, or the power of sacred teachings to move heaven and earth.
Variants and Related Words
- Vũ hoa (n): A synonym meaning "rain of flowers," often used in the same Buddhist context (e.g., - "Terrace of the Rain of Flowers").
- Điềm lành (n): An auspicious sign or portent, which is the category for events like .
Synonyms
- Celestial flower rain
- A rain of heavenly blossoms
- Flowers showering from the sky (as a divine portent)
Related Concepts
- Pháp Hoa kinh / Lotus Sutra: The Buddhist scripture where this event is described as one of the six auspicious signs.
- Điềm lành mưa hoa: The specific term for the "auspicious sign of the flower rain."