thiên tôn
Definition
- Noun:
- The Most Venerable Buddha: A title of profound respect and veneration in Buddhism, used to refer to the Buddha in the highest, most exalted sense. It emphasizes supreme reverence and celestial honor.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Phật tử thành tâm tôn kính Đức Thiên Tôn. (Devout Buddhists sincerely revere the Most Venerable Buddha.)
- Trong kinh điển, danh hiệu Thiên Tôn thường được nhắc đến. (In the sutras, the title 'Thiên Tôn' is often mentioned.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily found in classical Buddhist texts, religious discourse, and formal veneration. It is not used in everyday conversation but in contexts of deep religious reverence.
Variants and Related Words
- Tôn kính (v): to revere, to venerate.
- Mọi người đều tôn kính Đức Phật. (Everyone reveres the Buddha.)
Synonyms
- The Exalted One: A title denoting supreme status and reverence.
- The Most Venerable One: Emphasizing deep respect and honor.
Related Concepts
- Phật (n): Buddha, the enlightened one.
- Tôn giả (n): Venerable, a respectful title for an esteemed monk or arhat.