mó​dǐng

to pat the head

Senses

摩顶/ 摩頂 mó​dǐng to pat the head

To rub or pat the crown of the head as an expression of affection or earnestness

摩顶/ 摩頂 mó​dǐng ordainment

The ritual touching of the crown of the head by a Buddhist master when conferring precepts or ordaining a monk.

摩顶/ 摩頂 mó​dǐng (bound form) to sacrifice oneself

(bound form) To wear down the top of the head; used to describe sacrificing oneself and working tirelessly for the sake of helping the world.

摩顶/ 摩頂 mó​dǐng to confer a blessing

(In Buddhism) the act of a Buddha or master touching the head of a disciple to bestow a prediction of future Buddhahood or a blessing

References

see 摩顶/摩頂 摩顶放踵/摩頂放踵