立地成佛 — “Become a Buddha on the spot”
立地成佛 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to suddenly and profoundly reform oneself, renouncing evil and embracing good; to achieve enlightenment or saintliness instantly”. Literally, “Become a Buddha on the spot”.
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Open the tool →Questions about 立地成佛
What does 立地成佛 mean?
立地成佛 (lì dì chéng fó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to suddenly and profoundly reform oneself, renouncing evil and embracing good; to achieve enlightenment or saintliness instantly”.
How do you pronounce 立地成佛?
立地成佛 is pronounced lì dì chéng fó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 立地成佛 literally mean?
Literally, 立地成佛 means “Become a Buddha on the spot”. It is used to mean “to suddenly and profoundly reform oneself, renouncing evil and embracing good; to achieve enlightenment or saintliness instantly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 立地成佛?
佛家语，禅宗认为人皆有佛性，弃恶从善，即可成佛。此为劝善之语。