guàn​dǐng

consecration by water

Senses

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.

灌顶/ 灌頂 guàn​dǐng impart wisdom

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

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