Buddhist Dictionary in Chinese and English

Author: Chen Guansheng Li Peizhu
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Bilingual Buddhist Dictionary is a dictionary with Chinese-English correspondence plus Chinese explanations. This dictionary contains over 16,000 entries, including specialized terms, terminology, allusions, scriptures, monographs, famous monks, historical sites, rituals, sects, events, geographical names, and religious artifacts of both Mahayana (including Tibetan Buddhism and Japanese Buddhism) and Theravada Buddhism. Each entry begins with a Chinese term, followed by its English translation and a concise Chinese explanation. The numerous entries in this dictionary not only reflect the characteristics of Buddhism—such as its diverse sects, vast scriptures, profound doctrines, and numerous terms—but also provide clear and accessible explanations of the meanings and historical backgrounds of the terms. Therefore, the dictionary serves not only as a reference for the English translations of Chinese terms but also offers brief and concise explanations for each entry.
Buddhism, which has been in China for nearly two thousand years, has, over its long history, been deeply integrated with China's traditional culture, thought, customs, and folk traditions. We can feel that in daily life, study, and work, it is unavoidable to interact with Buddhism. For those engaged in academic research and translation, as well as professionals in industries, agriculture, commerce, trade, diplomacy, administration, and tourism, this dictionary is an essential tool in today's increasingly globalized world.
The Bilingual Buddhist Dictionary is a dictionary with Chinese-English correspondence plus Chinese explanations. This dictionary contains over 16,000 entries, including specialized terms, terminology, allusions, scriptures, monographs, famous monks, historical sites, rituals, sects, events, geographical names, and religious artifacts of both Mahayana (including Tibetan Buddhism and Japanese Buddhism) and Theravada Buddhism. Each entry begins with a Chinese term, followed by its English translation and a concise Chinese explanation. The numerous entries in this dictionary not only reflect the characteristics of Buddhism—such as its diverse sects, vast scriptures, profound doctrines, and numerous terms—but also provide clear and accessible explanations of the meanings and historical backgrounds of the terms. Therefore, the dictionary serves not only as a reference for the English translations of Chinese terms but also offers brief and concise explanations for each entry.
Buddhism, which has been in China for nearly two thousand years, has, over its long history, been deeply integrated with China's traditional culture, thought, customs, and folk traditions. We can feel that in daily life, study, and work, it is unavoidable to interact with Buddhism. For those engaged in academic research and translation, as well as professionals in industries, agriculture, commerce, trade, diplomacy, administration, and tourism, this dictionary is an essential tool in today's increasingly globalized world.