mù​lián

Maudgalyayana

Senses

目连/ 目連 mù​lián Maudgalyayana

Short name for 目犍连 mù​jiān​lián, one of the primary disciples of the Buddha known for his supernatural powers. He is the central figure in the legend of saving his mother from the underworld, which is the origin of the Ghost Festival.

References

abbreviation 目连/目連 目犍连/目犍連
synonym 目犍连/目犍連 目连/目連