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fanbei.

In Chinese Buddhism, refers to Buddhist chanting, hymns, and liturgical music used in rituals and ceremonies. It plays a crucial role in spiritual practice, fostering meditation, reverence, and creating a sacred atmosphere in temples.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. In Chinese Buddhism, refers to Buddhist chanting, hymns, and liturgical music used in rituals and ceremonies. It plays a crucial role in spiritual practice, fostering meditation, reverence, and creating a sacred atmosphere in temples.

Where this word comes from

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 梵唄 /梵呗 (fànbài). * 梵 (Fàn) – Derived from the Sanskrit word "Brahman" (ब्रह्मन्), meaning "sacred," "pure," or "divine." In the Buddhist context, it refers to things associated with the sacred or the transcendent. * 呗 (Bèi) – A phonetic transcription of the Sanskrit term "bhāṣya" (भाष्य), meaning "chant" or "recitation." Together, 梵呗 (Fanbei) can be translated as "sacred chanting" or "Brahma chant."

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