A Study of Buddhist Idioms in The Dictionary of Buddhism

Abstract

     Buddhist idioms, as an important part of Buddhist culture, contain rich philosophical and life wisdom. This study relies on the "Buddhist Dictionary" and adopts literature review and text interpretation methods to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth research on Buddhist idioms, including scientific classification and system construction, exploration of deep meaning and structural characteristics, and pragmatic examination. Research has found that Buddhist idioms can be divided into four categories: Buddhist characters, doctrines, rituals, and objects. They not only deeply reflect the core ideas of Buddhism, but also use rhetorical devices such as metaphors and symbols to enhance their expressive power. These idioms are widely used in cultural exchange, literary creation, education, and other fields, becoming important tools for connecting different cultures and expressing profound ideas. In addition, the study also revealed the cultural connotation and linguistic value of Buddhist idioms, and explored their inheritance and development path in modern society. This study not only deepens the understanding of Buddhist culture, but also provides new research perspectives and methods for fields such as linguistics, literature, philosophy, etc. It has important practical significance for promoting cultural exchange, artistic creation, and enhancing public cultural literacy, and provides useful references for further research and application of Buddhist idioms.