mô phật
Definition
- Interjection:
- Buddha bless you: A common Buddhist exclamation used to express pious sentiment, invoke blessing, or show respect. It functions similarly to "Amen" in Christianity or "Alhamdulillah" in Islam within a Buddhist context.
- Glory to Buddha: An exclamation of praise, reverence, or gratitude towards the Buddha and Buddhist teachings.
Usage Examples
- Interjection:
- Mô Phật! Cầu mong mọi chúng sinh được an lành. (Buddha bless you! May all beings be safe and peaceful.)
- Mô Phật, con đã tìm thấy bình an trong giáo pháp. (Glory to Buddha, I have found peace in the Dharma.)
- Thấy cảnh đó, bà lão chỉ biết thốt lên "Mô Phật". (Witnessing that scene, the old woman could only utter "Buddha bless you".)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used by devout Buddhists, particularly monks, nuns, and lay followers, as a standard verbal marker of their faith. It can punctuate speech, begin a statement, or express reactions like relief, shock, or compassion from a Buddhist perspective.
- It is frequently repeated, as in , to emphasize sincerity or deep feeling.
Variants and Related Words
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật (interj): A more formal and specific mantra meaning "Homage to Amitabha Buddha," used in Pure Land Buddhism.
- Người tín đồ niệm "Nam mô A Di Đà Phật". (The devotee chants "Homage to Amitabha Buddha".)
A Di Đà Phật (interj): A shortened, common greeting and exclamation meaning "Amitabha Buddha."
- Sư thầy chào bằng "A Di Đà Phật". (The monk greets with "Amitabha Buddha".)
Synonyms
- Praise the Buddha: An exclamation of reverence.
- Blessings: An invocation of divine favor.
Related Idioms
- While "Mô Phật" itself is an exclamation, it is core to phrases expressing Buddhist devotion. It is not typically part of secular idioms but is deeply embedded in religious speech patterns.
- It can be part of a compassionate reproach, e.g., (Buddha bless you, how could you do such a thing?)
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Buddha bless you
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Glory to buddha!
