Sumeru == 须弥山

Sanskrit words. It means wonderful high mountain. It is composed of gold. silver, lapis lazuli and crystal, therefore it is so wonderful. It is eighty four thousand Yugamdhara high and eighty found thousand Yugamdhara wide, which is the greatest mountain amongst all.

Sumeru == 须弥山

Sanskrit words. It means wonderful high mountain. It is composed of gold. silver, lapis lazuli and crystal, therefore it is so wonderful. It is eighty four thousand Yugamdhara high and eighty found thousand Yugamdhara wide, which is the greatest mountain amongst all.

Sutra == 经

It is a "path" necessarily passed through in the cultivation of the Way.

Sutra == 经

It is a "path" necessarily passed through in the cultivation of the Way.

Taking Precepts == 持戒

see Morality.

Taking Precepts == 持戒

see Morality.

Ten Dharma Realms == 十法界

also known as ten states of existence, which are
1.Hell
2.Ghost
3.Animal
4.Asura
5.Man
6.Deva
7.Sravaka (Sound-Hearer Arhat)
8.Praetyka-Buddha
9.Bodhisattva
10.Buddha
Each Dharma realm has its own characteristics, and its existence is attributed to the retribution of the beings. The lowest six realms (1-6) are known as the Six Paths or Six Realms. These six states of existence are subjected to birth and death, and then rebirth for many lives. The upper four realms are known as the Four Holy Realms. These four states of existence are beyond birth and death and liberated from the Samsara

Ten Dharma Realms == 十法界

also known as ten states of existence, which are
1.Hell
2.Ghost
3.Animal
4.Asura
5.Man
6.Deva
7.Sravaka (Sound-Hearer Arhat)
8.Praetyka-Buddha
9.Bodhisattva
10.Buddha
Each Dharma realm has its own characteristics, and its existence is attributed to the retribution of the beings. The lowest six realms (1-6) are known as the Six Paths or Six Realms. These six states of existence are subjected to birth and death, and then rebirth for many lives. The upper four realms are known as the Four Holy Realms. These four states of existence are beyond birth and death and liberated from the Samsara

Ten Directions == 十方

the ten directions of space, i.e. the eight points of the compass and the nadir and zenith. There is a Buddha in each direction.

Ten Directions == 十方

the ten directions of space, i.e. the eight points of the compass and the nadir and zenith. There is a Buddha in each direction.

Ten Good Deeds == 十善

The Ten Forms of Good Actions for layman, or Ten Wholesomeness.
1.No killing
2.No stealing
3.No adultery
4.No lying
5.No slandering
6.No harsh speech
7.No idle talks
8.No greed
9.No hatred
10.No illusion
It is essential for the rebirth in Deva realm.

Ten Good Deeds == 十善

The Ten Forms of Good Actions for layman, or Ten Wholesomeness.
1.No killing
2.No stealing
3.No adultery
4.No lying
5.No slandering
6.No harsh speech
7.No idle talks
8.No greed
9.No hatred
10.No illusion
It is essential for the rebirth in Deva realm.

Ten Great Disciples of Skakyamuni Buddha == 十大弟子

They are:

1.Mahakasyapa摩诃伽叶
first in ascetism.
2.Ananda阿难陀
first in having heard the words of Buddha.
3.Sariputra舍利弗
first in wisdom.
4.Subhuti须菩提
first in expressing emptiness.
5.Purna富楼那
first in explaining good law.
6.Maudgalyayana目犍连
first in supernatural power.
7.Katyayana迦旃延
first in preaching.
8.Aniruddha阿那律
first in the sharpness of his divine eyes.
9.Upali优波离
first in taking precepts.
10.Rahula罗�T罗
first in esoteric practices and in desire for instruction in the law.

Ten Great Disciples of Skakyamuni Buddha == 十大弟子

They are:

1.Mahakasyapa摩诃伽叶
first in ascetism.
2.Ananda阿难陀
first in having heard the words of Buddha.
3.Sariputra舍利弗
first in wisdom.
4.Subhuti须菩提
first in expressing emptiness.
5.Purna富楼那
first in explaining good law.
6.Maudgalyayana目犍连
first in supernatural power.
7.Katyayana迦旃延
first in preaching.
8.Aniruddha阿那律
first in the sharpness of his divine eyes.
9.Upali优波离
first in taking precepts.
10.Rahula罗�T罗
first in esoteric practices and in desire for instruction in the law.

Ten Great King Vows == 十大愿王

The vows of Visvabhadra Bodhisattva:（普贤菩萨）
1.To worship and respect all Buddhas.
2.To praise the Thus Come One.
3.To practise offerings.
4.To repent all karmic hindrance.
5.To rejoice and follow merits and virtue.
6.To request that the Dharma wheel be turned.
7.To request that the Buddha remain in the world.
8.To follow the Buddha's teachings.
9.To live in accord with all living beings.
10.To spread all merits and virtue.

Ten Great King Vows == 十大愿王

The vows of Visvabhadra Bodhisattva:（普贤菩萨）
1.To worship and respect all Buddhas.
2.To praise the Thus Come One.
3.To practise offerings.
4.To repent all karmic hindrance.
5.To rejoice and follow merits and virtue.
6.To request that the Dharma wheel be turned.
7.To request that the Buddha remain in the world.
8.To follow the Buddha's teachings.
9.To live in accord with all living beings.
10.To spread all merits and virtue.

Ten Meritorious Deeds == 十善业

The Ten Meritorious Deeds allow people to gain a happy and peaceful life as well as to develop knowledge and understanding. They are:
1.Charity
2.Morality / Taking Precepts
3.Mental cultivation / Meditation
4.Reverence or respect
5.Services in helping others
6.Transference of merits
7.Rejoicing in the merits of others
8.Preaching and teaching Dharma
9.Listening the Dharma
10.Straightening one's own views

Ten Meritorious Deeds == 十善业

The Ten Meritorious Deeds allow people to gain a happy and peaceful life as well as to develop knowledge and understanding. They are:
1.Charity
2.Morality / Taking Precepts
3.Mental cultivation / Meditation
4.Reverence or respect
5.Services in helping others
6.Transference of merits
7.Rejoicing in the merits of others
8.Preaching and teaching Dharma
9.Listening the Dharma
10.Straightening one's own views

Ten Paramita == 十波罗蜜

see Paramita.

Ten Paramita == 十波罗蜜

see Paramita.