also: じんてん · にんてん
noun
earth and heaven; human and heavenly beings
Buddhist term referring to the realms of humans and heavenly beings, or the beings inhabiting those realms. Often used in the context of the six realms of existence.
人天の衆生は、仏の教えを聞くことができる。
Sentient beings in the human and heavenly realms can hear the Buddha's teachings.
この経典は人天の安楽を説いている。
This sutra expounds the peace and happiness of humans and heavenly beings.
Alternate reading; less common than にんでん.
Compound of 人 (human) and 天 (heaven), used in Buddhist contexts to refer to the realms or beings of humans and devas.