Definition
佛祖 is a respectful term for the historical Buddha (Shakyamuni), the founder of Buddhism, and can also refer to Buddhist patriarchs in a broader sense. It is used in religious and cultural contexts, often in temples, scriptures, and discussions of Buddhist teachings.
n.
Buddha (the founder of Buddhism)Buddhist patriarch (honorific)
Examples
- 佛祖。Xǔduō xìntú měitiān xiàng fó qídǎo.Many believers pray to the Buddha every day.
- 佛祖。fó de jiàohuì yǐngxiǎng le zhěnggè Dōngyà wénhuà.The Buddha's teachings influenced all of East Asian culture.
- 佛祖。Zhè zuò sìmiào lǐ gòngfèng zhe yì zūn fó xiàng.This temple enshrines a statue of the Buddha.
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