Definition
法门 literally means 'dharma gate' and is a key Buddhist term referring to the various teachings and practices that lead to enlightenment. In modern Chinese, it has extended to mean any effective method or correct approach to achieving a goal. A third, historical sense refers to the south gate of a city or palace, though this usage is rare today.
n.
(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。Xuéfó de rén yào zhǎodào shìhé zìjǐ de fǎ mén.Buddhist practitioners must find a Dharma method that suits them.
- 法门。Xuéxí wàiyǔ de fǎ mén shì duō tīng duō shuō.The key to learning a foreign language is to listen and speak more.
- 法门。Gǔdài huánggōng de fǎ mén zhǐyǒu huángdì néng zǒu.In ancient times, the south gate of the imperial palace could only be used by the emperor.
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