法事 (fǎ shì) — Buddhist or Daoist ritual ceremony (often for the deceased or for blessings)
Definition
A 法事 is a Buddhist or Daoist ritual ceremony, often performed for the deceased or to pray for blessings. The word names the event itself — performed by monks (和尚) or Daoist priests (道长).
noun
Buddhist or Daoist ritual ceremony (often for the deceased or for blessings)
Examples
- 。Tā men qǐng hé shàng lái zuò fǎ shì.They invited monks to perform the Buddhist ritual.
- 法事。Míng tiān yào jǔ xíng yì chǎng fǎ shì.A ritual ceremony will be held tomorrow.
- 法事。Zhè wèi dào zhǎng zhǔ chí de fǎ shì hěn yǒu míng.The Daoist ritual hosted by this priest is very famous.
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