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Untranslated Terms: 1 definition

Introduction:

Untranslated Terms means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Buddhism

General definition (in Buddhism)

: Buddhist Door: GlossaryChinese T"ang Dynasty Master of the Tripitaka Hsuan Tsang established five categories of words which should be left untranslated - the esoteric - words having multiple meanings - words for things not existing in China - words not translated in accord with already established precedent - words left untranslated in order to give rise to wholesomeness and respect

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