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Mahayana, the Great Vehicle

3 meanings
MEANING3 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    Mahayana, the Great Vehicle

    • Mahayana Buddhism is a major branch of Buddhism.

  2. noun

    Buddhism based on the Mayahana sutras, as spread to Central Asia, China and beyond

    • Mahayana Buddhism is very popular in China.

  3. noun

    also pr. [Da4 cheng2]

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS
  • (person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

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