五蕴皆空 — “In Buddhism”
五蕴皆空 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in Buddhism”. Refers to the state where the five aggregates (form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness) are understood as empty and without substantial self, representing the highest spiritual enlightenment and liberation from attachment to worldly phenomena. Literally, “The five aggregates are all empty”.
五蕴皆空 Pronunciation and Pinyin
五蕴皆空 Character Breakdown
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What does 五蕴皆空 mean?
五蕴皆空 (wǔ yùn jiē kōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in Buddhism”.
How do you pronounce 五蕴皆空?
五蕴皆空 is pronounced wǔ yùn jiē kōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 五蕴皆空 literally mean?
Literally, 五蕴皆空 means “the five aggregates are all empty”. It is used to mean “in Buddhism”.
What is the Chinese definition of 五蕴皆空?
五蕴：佛家语，指色、受、想、行、识。众生由此五者积集而成身，故称五蕴。五蕴都没有了。指佛家修行的最高境界。