达摩 (Dámó)
Dámó
Dharma
Meaning & Cultural Context
The legendary Buddhist monk who brought Chan (Zen) Buddhism to China and is credited as the founder of Shaolin martial arts.
📖Cultural Background
达摩 (Dámó) is the Chinese transliteration of 'Bodhidharma.' Legend says he meditated facing a wall for nine years at Shaolin Temple.
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What does the Chinese name 达摩 (Dámó) mean?
达摩 (Dámó) means "Dharma" in Chinese. The legendary Buddhist monk who brought Chan (Zen) Buddhism to China and is credited as the founder of Shaolin martial arts.
How do you pronounce 达摩 in Chinese?
达摩 is pronounced "Dámó" in Mandarin Chinese. Practice each syllable's tone carefully for accurate pronunciation.
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