Etymology

Triple Gem

Today it means: The three main elements of Buddhism, i.e., Buddha, his teachings, and his clergy Full definition →

Pali tisaraṇaṃ ← Sanskrit त्रिशरण
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  1. Sanskrit · derived fromत्रिशरण
  2. Pali · calque oftisaraṇaṃ
  3. English todayTriple Gem

Calque of Pali tisaraṇaṃ, Sanskrit त्रिशरण (triśaraṇa).

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