Buddhist legend
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concept
A Buddhist legend is a traditional narrative within Buddhism that conveys spiritual teachings, moral lessons, or the exemplary deeds of enlightened beings and revered figures.
Observed surface forms (9)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Buddhist teaching story | 2 |
| Buddhist legendary figure | 1 |
| Buddhist legendary place | 1 |
| Buddhist origin tale | 1 |
| Buddhist parable | 1 |
| Javanese legendary figures | 1 |
| Tibetan legendary place | 1 |
| Zen Buddhist legend | 1 |
| episode in the Buddha’s life | 1 |
Instances (9)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Huigen brought jade Buddha statues from Burma to Shanghai | — |
| Wali Songo | Javanese legendary figures |
| Buddha’s descent from Tavatimsa heaven | episode in the Buddha’s life |
| Shambhala | Buddhist legendary place |
| Asakusa Kannon legend | Buddhist origin tale |
| Joshu’s Mu | Buddhist teaching story |
| Hyakujo’s Fox | Buddhist parable |
| King Vidudabha of Kosala | Buddhist legendary figure |
| Buddha’s flower sermon and silent smile | Zen Buddhist legend |