法门 (fǎ mén) — (Buddhism) gateway to enlightenment; teachings of the Buddha; a correct method or approach to achieving something; (historical) south gate (of a city or palace)
Definition
Literally 'dharma gate' — in Buddhism, the teachings or method leading to enlightenment. Extended use: a 'key' or 'way' to accomplish something.
noun
(Buddhism) gateway to enlightenmentteachings of the Buddhaa correct method or approach to achieving something(historical) south gate (of a city or palace)
Examples
- 法门。Xué fó de rén yào zhǎo dào shì hé zì jǐ de fǎ mén.Buddhist practitioners must find a Dharma method that suits them.
- 法门。Xué xí wài yǔ de fǎ mén shì duō tīng duō shuō.The key to learning a foreign language is to listen and speak more.
- 法门。Gǔ dài huáng gōng de fǎ mén zhǐ yǒu huáng dì néng zǒu.In ancient times, the south gate of the imperial palace could only be used by the emperor.
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