目連
mù​lián

Maudgalyayana

  • created reference approved 目连/目連 → 目犍连/目犍連 (abbreviation) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    目连 / 目連 mù​lián

    目犍连 / 目犍連 mù​jiān​lián

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  • created sense approved 目连/目連 · mù​lián · Maudgalyayana — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    目连 / 目連

    mù​lián

    Maudgalyayana

    Short name for [[目犍连|目犍連|mu4 jian1 lian2]], 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.

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