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Generally the same meaning as Satori but referring to the initial state or initial experience of enlightenment. 見性 is a Zen Buddhist term that is not widely known outside of the religion. Used more in Japan than China.
This term is exclusively used by devout Buddhists. It is not a common term, and is remains an unknown concept to most Japanese and Chinese people. Some Japanese people will dispute whether this title is valid in the Japanese language. Only order this if you are sure this title is right for you.
See Also: Buddhism | Enlightenment
見性成佛 is a complex concept in Japanese Buddhism. 見性成佛 is the initial enlightenment that leads to self-awareness, becoming Buddha, and the path to enter Nirvana.
See Also: Buddhism | Enlightenment | Initial Enlightenment
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![]() More info & calligraphy: ![]() To behold the Buddha-nature within oneself, a common saying of the Chan (Zen) or Intuitive School; to see the (buddha-)nature |
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to make dry |
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The following table may be helpful for those studying Chinese or Japanese...
Title | Characters | Romaji(Romanized Japanese) | Various forms of Romanized Chinese | |
Kensho - Initial Enlightenment | 見性 见性 | ken shou / kenshou / ken sho / kensho | jiàn xìng jian4 xing4 jian xing jianxing | chien hsing chienhsing |
Kensho Jyobutsu - Enlightenment - Path to Buddha | 見性成佛 見性成仏 | ken shou jyo butsu kenshoujyobutsu ken sho jyo butsu kenshojyobutsu | ||
In some entries above you will see that characters have different versions above and below a line. In these cases, the characters above the line are Traditional Chinese, while the ones below are Simplified Chinese. |
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