Brahman; Brahma (ultimate reality)
In Hinduism, the ultimate reality or universal principle. Often encountered in religious or philosophical contexts.
Brahman is considered the fundamental principle of the universe.
The Hindu creator god, distinct from the abstract Brahman. Used in discussions of Hindu mythology.
Brahma is the creator god in Hinduism.
Abbreviation of 梵語 (ぼんご). Used in linguistic or historical contexts referring to the Sanskrit language.
See also: 梵語
Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language.
Buddhist monk (esp. one who maintains purity)
Buddhist temple
Buddhist hymn praising the Buddha's virtues · chanting of Buddhist hymns
Buddhist priest's wife
Standard kanji spelling for this term.
From Middle Chinese 梵 (MC bɨɐmH), a transliteration of Sanskrit ब्रह्मन् (bráhman).