also: けんせい
noun
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.
顕正と破邪は、仏教論争の基本的な枠組みである。
Revealing the truth and refuting false views are the basic framework of Buddhist debate.
この書は、顕正の立場から他宗を批判している。
This book criticizes other sects from the standpoint of demonstrating the correct teaching.
破邪 means 'refuting false views', the complementary concept to 顕正 in Buddhist apologetics.
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.