pure land en · NOUN
Etymology
A calque of Chinese 淨土 /净土 (jìngtǔ) and Japanese 浄土 (jōdo), both meaning "pure land".
Meanings
- The celestial realm or pure abode of a buddha or bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Land | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pure lands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (7)
pt terra pura (celestial realm) · ja 浄土 (celestial realm) · yue 淨土 /净土 (celestial realm) · ko 정토 (celestial realm) · vi tịnh độ (celestial realm) · fi puhdas maa (celestial realm) · cmn 淨土 /净土 (celestial realm)