Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Jetavana: The Pali name for a famous monastery and park in ancient India, located near Savatthi (Śrāvastī), which was donated to the Buddha by the wealthy merchant Anathapindika. It was a major Buddhist monastic complex and a frequent residence of the Buddha.
   • A historical garden: Refers specifically to the "Jetavana Grove" or "Jeta's Grove," a renowned spiritual site in Buddhist history and scriptures.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Đức Phật thường thuyết pháp tại tịnh xá Kỳ Viên. (The Buddha often preached at the Jetavana monastery.)
  • Kỳ Viên là một trong những tu viện quan trọng nhất thời kỳ Đức Phật. (Jetavana was one of the most important monasteries during the Buddha's time.)

Advanced Usage

• "Kỳ Viên tịnh xá": Jetavana Monastery or Jetavana Vihara. This compound explicitly refers to the monastic residence.
  • Các tỳ kheo an cư kiết hạ tại Kỳ Viên tịnh xá. (The bhikkhus observed the rains retreat at Jetavana Monastery.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kỳ Viên Tự (n): A term sometimes used for temples named after or dedicated to the memory of the original Jetavana.
• Kỳ Viên Cấp Cô Độc (n): A fuller name referencing both the donor (Anathapindika, "Cấp Cô Độc") and the grove (Jeta's Grove, "Kỳ Viên").

Synonyms

• Jetavana: The direct Pali/English equivalent.
• Jeta's Grove: A translated name explaining the origin.
• Jetavana Monastery: Specifying its function as a monastic complex.

Related Cultural and Historical Context

• A major Buddhist site: Kỳ Viên (Jetavana) is one of the four chief holy sites (alongside Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, and Kushinagar) frequently mentioned in Buddhist texts for pilgrims to visit.
• The Story of Anathapindika: The name is often associated with the story of its purchase, where the merchant Anathapindika covered the garden's surface with gold coins to buy it from Prince Jeta.