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目连
mù​lián

Maudgalyayana

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
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.

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Abbreviation of

  • 目犍连 mù​jiān​lián
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