guàn​dǐng

consecration by water

  • created sense approved 灌顶/灌頂 · guàn​dǐng · consecration by water — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    灌顶 / 灌頂

    guàn​dǐng

    consecration by water

    A Buddhist ritual where water or ghee is poured on the head to symbolize the granting of wisdom, power, or a new status within the faith.

    灌, 顶

    灌 (literal) → 灌 · guàn · to pour 顶 (literal) → 顶/頂 · dǐng · crown of the head

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  • created sense approved 灌顶/灌頂 · guàn​dǐng · Guanding — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    灌顶 / 灌頂

    guàn​dǐng

    Guanding

    The name of a high-ranking Buddhist monk (561-632) from the Sui and Tang dynasties, also known as the Fifth Patriarch of the Tiantai school.

    灌 (literal) → 灌 · guàn · to pour 顶 (literal) → 顶/頂 · dǐng · crown of the head

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  • created sense approved 灌顶/灌頂 · guàn​dǐng · impart wisdom — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    灌顶 / 灌頂

    guàn​dǐng

    impart wisdom

    to impart wisdom or insight to someone, especially to grant sudden clarity or enlightenment after instruction

    灌 (literal) → 灌 · guàn · to pour 顶 (literal) → 顶/頂 · dǐng · crown of the head

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