tam bảo
Definition
- Noun (Proper Noun):
- The Three Jewels (or Three Treasures): The fundamental pillars of Buddhism, consisting of the Buddha (the enlightened teacher), the Dharma (the Buddhist teachings or law), and the Sangha (the monastic community of practitioners).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Phật tử quy y Tam Bảo. (Buddhists take refuge in the Three Jewels.)
- Tam Bảo là nền tảng của đạo Phật. (The Three Jewels are the foundation of Buddhism.)
Advanced Usage
- "Quy y Tam Bảo": To take refuge in the Three Jewels. This is the formal ceremony and lifelong commitment marking someone as a Buddhist.
- Lễ quy y Tam Bảo diễn ra tại chùa. (The ceremony of taking refuge in the Three Jewels took place at the pagoda.)
Variants and Related Words
- Phật Bảo (n): The Buddha Jewel (the first of the Three Jewels).
- Pháp Bảo (n): The Dharma Jewel (the second of the Three Jewels).
- Tăng Bảo (n): The Sangha Jewel (the third of the Three Jewels).
Synonyms
- The Triple Gem: An alternative English translation for "Tam Bảo."
- The Three Refuges: Emphasizing their role as places of spiritual shelter.
Related Concepts
- Quy y (v): To take refuge. This verb is intrinsically linked to the concept of "Tam Bảo."
- Đạo Phật (n): Buddhism. "Tam Bảo" is the core of this religion.