Definition
如来 (Rúlái) is the Chinese translation of the Sanskrit 'Tathāgata', a title for the Buddha meaning 'the thus-come one' or 'the thus-gone one'. It appears frequently in Buddhist scriptures and is used to refer to the historical Buddha or to enlightened beings in general. In Chinese culture, it is most commonly associated with the Buddha in popular religion, often depicted in statues and art.
n.
Tathagataa title of the Buddha in Buddhism
Examples
- 如来。Tā zài sìmiào lǐ kàndào le yì zūn rú lái fóxiàng.He saw a statue of the Tathagata Buddha in the temple.
- 如来。rú lái shì fójiào zhōng zuì zhòngyào de chēnghào zhī yī.Tathagata is one of the most important titles in Buddhism.
- 如来。Zhè bù jīngshū jìzǎi le rú lái de jiàohuì.This sutra records the teachings of the Tathagata.
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