phật sống
Definition
- Noun:
- Living Buddha: A title for a high-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, believed to be a reincarnation of a previous enlightened being. The term is most commonly used to refer to the Dalai Lama.
- Grand Lama: An honorific term for a supreme spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ngài được tôn kính như một vị phật sống. (He is revered as a Living Buddha.)
- Vị phật sống thứ 14 hiện đang sống lưu vong. (The 14th Living Buddha is currently living in exile.)
- Tín đồ Phật giáo Tây Tạng hành hương để được gặp vị phật sống. (Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims travel to meet the Grand Lama.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "phật sống" is a direct translation of the Tibetan concept of a , which refers to a recognized reincarnated lama. It carries deep religious and cultural significance.
- It is often used in formal, respectful contexts when referring to the spiritual authority and lineage of such figures.
Variants and Related Words
- Đạt-lai Lạt-ma (n): The Vietnamese transliteration for "Dalai Lama," which is the most specific and common referent for the term "phật sống".
- Lạt-ma (n): Lama; a teacher or monk in Tibetan Buddhism.
- Hóa thân (n): Incarnation; a term related to the concept of reincarnation central to the title.
Synonyms
- Đạt-lai Lạt-ma: Dalai Lama.
- Giáo chủ Tây Tạng: The Tibetan spiritual leader.
Related Phrases
- Truyền thống phật sống: The tradition of the Living Buddhas.
- Tìm thấy vị phật sống mới: To discover the new incarnation of the Living Buddha.
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Dalai-Lama; Grand Lama