also: けんせい
revealing the truth; demonstrating the truth
Buddhist term for clarifying or proving the correct doctrine, often in contrast to refuting false views (破邪). Used in doctrinal writings and sectarian contexts.
Revealing the truth and refuting false views are the basic framework of Buddhist debate.
This book criticizes other sects from the standpoint of demonstrating the correct teaching.
crushing evil and spreading the truth
Standard kanji form; the reading けんしょう is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common but attested in Buddhist contexts.
From 顕 (to reveal, make manifest) and 正 (correct, truth). A Sino-Japanese Buddhist term, likely coined in Chinese Buddhist texts and adopted into Japanese doctrinal vocabulary.