妄 wàng

1. wàng adjective absurd; fantastic; presumptuous
   Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
   Notes: In the sense of 荒诞 (Guoyu '妄' adj 2; Unihan '妄')
2. wàng adverb rashly; recklessly
   Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
   Notes: 妄 is synonymous with 胡乱 in this sense. Etymology: 妄：亂也 (Shuo Wen; Guoyu '妄' adv; Unihan '妄')
3. wàng adjective irregular (behavior)
   Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
   Notes: (Guoyu '妄' adj 1; Unihan '妄')
4. wàng adjective arrogant
   Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
   Notes: In the sense of 傲慢 (Guoyu '妄' adj 3)
5. wàng adjective falsely; mithyā
   Domain: Buddhism 佛教
   Notes: Sanskrit equivalent: mithyā, Japanese: bou, or: mou (BCSD '妄', p. 355; MW 'mithyā'; SH '妄', p. 210; Unihan '妄')

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• 妄染 false ideas
• 妄法 delusion
• 妄分别(妄分別) mistaken discrimination
• 妄想心 a confused mind; an unsettled mind
• 妄想 delusions; fantasies ; delusive thoughts ; fanciful thinking; deluded thoughts; fantasies; vikalpa
• 妄执(妄執) attachment to false views
• 八关斋戒; 1. 不杀生 2. 不偷盗 3. 不淫 4. 不妄语 5. 不饮酒 6. 不着华鬘香油涂身 7. 不歌舞观听 8. 不坐卧高广大牀(八關齋戒; 1. 不殺生 2. 不偷盜 3. 不淫 4. 不妄語 5. 不飲酒 6. 不著華鬘香油塗身 7. 不歌舞觀聽 8. 不坐臥高廣大牀) Eight Precepts: 1. refrain from killing; 2. refrain from stealing; 3. refrain from sexual conduct; 4. refrain from lying; 5. refrain from consuming intoxicants; 6. refrain from wearing personal adornments; 7. refrain from partaking in music and dancing; 8. refrain from sleeping in fine beds
• 离妄念(離妄念) to transcend delusion
• 譬喻问号(三) 静默似雷声， 大声小声？ 无明似乌云， 是耶否耶？ 妄语似汙垢， 净乎秽乎？ 业力似影子， 随也离也？ 人死似搬家， 此处彼处？ 杀人似杀己， 是也不是？ 忧虑似盗贼， 是偷是抢？ 烦恼似尘劳， 陈乎留乎？ 内心似田地， 种草种谷？ 信仰似宝藏， 要与不要？(譬喻問號(三) 靜默似雷聲， 大聲小聲？ 無明似烏雲， 是耶否耶？ 妄語似汙垢， 淨乎穢乎？ 業力似影子， 隨也離也？ 人死似搬家， 此處彼處？ 殺人似殺己， 是也不是？ 憂慮似盜賊， 是偷是搶？ 煩惱似塵勞， 陳乎留乎？ 內心似田地， 種草種穀？ 信仰似寶藏， 要與不要？) Metaphors (3) Silence is thunder. Is it loud or soft? Ignorance is a grey cloud. Is it or is it not? Lying is pollution. Is it pure or dirty? Karma is a shadow. Does it follow or leave you? Death is moving houses. Here or there? Killing life is killing yourself. Is it or is it not? Worry is a thief. Does it steal or rob? Affliction is dust. Does it accumulate or stay? The mind is a field. Shall we grow weeds or crops? Faith is a treasure. Do you want it or not?
• 妄心 a deluded mind
• 有相皆虚妄 无我即菩提(有相皆虛妄 無我即菩提) All forms are delusive; Non-self makes one with Bodhi Wisdom.
• 三妄 three levels of delusion
• 妄见(妄見) a delusion
• 三妄执(三妄執) three levels of attachment
• 妄水结氷(妄水結氷) delusion like water freezing to become ice
• 心的功用 闹时练心安静自在 独时慎心不可妄为 乱时定心集中精神 怒时忍心没有差错 伤时疗心恢复健康 劳时专心工作易成 苦时转心化苦为乐 错时改心必能成功 迷时悟心回归正道 妄时真心迷途知返 静时养心禅修增上 坐时观心能知得失 立时守心思前想后 行时小心安全第一 言时留心说话谨慎 学时省心容易成就 动时稳心不会冒失 做时用心易达目标 富时舍心推己及人 睡时放心身心安然(心的功用 鬧時練心安靜自在 獨時慎心不可妄為 亂時定心集中精神 怒時忍心沒有差錯 傷時療心恢復健康 勞時專心工作易成 苦時轉心化苦為樂 錯時改心必能成功 迷時悟心回歸正道 妄時真心迷途知返 靜時養心禪修增上 坐時觀心能知得失 立時守心思前想後 行時小心安全第一 言時留心說話謹慎 學時省心容易成就 動時穩心不會冒失 做時用心易達目標 富時捨心推己及人 睡時放心身心安然) The Mind in Function Train the mind in moments of clamor, remain calm and at ease. Caution the mind in moments of solitude, refrain from thoughtless actions. Concentrate the mind in moments of chaos, stay in focus. Withhold the mind in moments of anger, do not take any wrong steps. Recuperate the mind in moments of hurt, regain good health. Commit the mind in moments of hard work, goals will be accomplished. Transform the mind in moments of pain, turn it into joy. Amend the mind in moments of fault, success is within reach. Awaken the mind in moments of ignorance, return to the righteous path. Keep the mind genuine in moments of confusion, don't stay astray. Nurture the mind in moments of quietude, improve your meditative skills. Contemplate the mind in moments of meditation, remain aware of your gains and losses. Guard the mind in moments of success, be cautious with every step. Alert the mind in moments of motion, safety comes first. Admonish the mind in moments of speaking, be careful with your words. Reflect on the mind in moments of learning, achievement are within reach. Steady the mind in moments of action, don't do anything abrupt. Attend to the mind in moments of work, goals are possible. Let go of the mind in moments of wealth, put yourself in others' shoes. Rest the mind in moments of sleep, gain mental and physical peace.
• 妄境界 world of delusion
• 真妄 true and false; real and imaginary
• 能者十无 1. 从善如流 贤者无恼 2. 思想细密 智者无忧 3. 正直无私 勇者无惧 4. 乐于工作 勤者无惰 5. 人我来往 诚者无欺 6. 解衣推食 义者无悔 7. 敬重父母 孝者无违 8. 给人方便 善者无碍 9. 一心学佛 信者无妄 10. 慈悲待人 仁者无敌(能者十無 1. 從善如流 賢者無惱 2. 思想細密 智者無憂 3. 正直無私 勇者無懼 4. 樂於工作 勤者無惰 5. 人我來往 誠者無欺 6. 解衣推食 義者無悔 7. 敬重父母 孝者無違 8. 給人方便 善者無礙 9. 一心學佛 信者無妄 10. 慈悲待人 仁者無敵) Ten Freedom of the Capable In forging ahead in doing what is right, an eminent one is free of afflictions. In contemplating deliberately, a wise one is free of worries. In being honest and selfless, a brave one is free of fear. In finding joy in one's work, a diligent one is free of indolence. In dealing with people, a sincere one is free of deceit. In relinquishing one's food and clothing, a righteous one is free of regrets. In being respectful to one's parents, a dutiful son is free of defiance. In making things easier for others, a kind one is free of hindrances. In single-heartedly learning the Dharma, a faithful one is free of delusions. In treating others with compassion, a kind one is free of enemies.
• 心中幻相皆成妄 梦裏功名总是空(心中幻相皆成妄 夢裏功名總是空) Within the mind, unreal thoughts are naught but delusions; Inside the dream, fame and gain are naught but empty.
• 十数佛法 一心二门捐除真妄 二谛圆融缘起中道 三学增上入如来家 四大皆空示现诸有 五戒受持人天佛国 六波罗蜜自度利他 七菩提分增长智慧 八功德水清凉甘露 九品莲生花开见佛 十大愿王圆满佛道(十數佛法 一心二門捐除真妄 二諦圓融緣起中道 三學增上入如來家 四大皆空示現諸有 五戒受持人天佛國 六波羅蜜自度利他 七菩提分增長智慧 八功德水清涼甘露 九品蓮生花開見佛 十大願王圓滿佛道) List of Ten Dharmas One Mind and its Two Aspects can eliminate both the genuine and the deceptive. Two Truths can harmonize dependent origination and the Middle Path. Threefold Training can guide one into the Tathagata's home. Four Elements can manifest emptiness through all forms of existence. Five Precepts help manifest the Buddha land in this world. Six Perfections can benefit both self and others. Seven Factors of Bodhi can enhance the growth of wisdom. Eight Merits Water is the nectar of soothing dew. Nine Stages of Lotus Incarnation enables buddhas to emerge from blooming lotuses. Ten Great Vows can enable the attainment of Buddhahood.
• 妄想颠倒(妄想顛倒) fanciful thinking; deluded thoughts; fantasies; vikalpa
• 言说妄想(言說妄想) projection of words; attachment to elegant speech
• 迷妄曰愚 to be confused and mistaken is called ignorance
• 言说之巧(上) 疑人的事不可言说 蛊惑的事异端邪说 没有的事绝不妄说 他家的事不太好说 理亏的事不容分说 害人的事永远不说 错误的事不能传说 听来的事宁可莫说 感情的事无话可说 不实的事千万别说 尴尬的事羞对人说 误会的事就怕不说 街坊的事道听涂说 生气的事缓和再说 失误的事总会被说 道歉的事要自己说 纷诤的事再也不说 扫兴的事何必多说 劝诫的事看情况说 曾经的事好歹一说(言說之巧(上) 疑人的事不可言說 蠱惑的事異端邪說 沒有的事絕不妄說 他家的事不太好說 理虧的事不容分說 害人的事永遠不說 錯誤的事不能傳說 聽來的事寧可莫說 感情的事無話可說 不實的事千萬別說 尷尬的事羞對人說 誤會的事就怕不說 街坊的事道聽塗說 生氣的事緩和再說 失誤的事總會被說 道歉的事要自己說 紛諍的事再也不說 掃興的事何必多說 勸誡的事看情況說 曾經的事好歹一說) The Art of Talking (1) Do not speak about your doubts of others. Spells and bewitchment are heretical teachings. Do not mention something that is not true. It is not your place to talk about others' family matters. Needless to defend yourself when in a wrong position. Never say anything that may cause harm to people. Never spread unwholesome and detrimental news. It is better not to discuss mere hearsay. There is nothing to say about relationships. Never bring up anything that is not true. Hold back sharing your moments of embarrassment. Be sure to clarify your misunderstandings. Neighborhood rumors are just gossip. Think thrice before you speak out of anger. Mistakes are always being mentioned. Apologies should be said in person. Never speak again of past disputes. There is no need to mention what may dampen moods. Give your advice only according to circumstances. It does not hurt to mention past experiences.
• 不妄语(不妄語) Refrain from lying ; not lying
• 妄语(妄語) Lying
• 五戒; 1. 不杀 2. 不盗 3. 不邪淫 4. 不妄语 5. 不饮酒(五戒; 1. 不殺 2. 不盜 3. 不邪淫 4. 不妄語 5. 不飲酒) Five Precepts: 1. refrain from killing; 2. refrain from stealing; 3. refrain from sexual misconduct; 4. refrain from lying; 5. refrain from consuming intoxicants
• 虚妄分别(虛妄分別) a dilusion; a mistaken distinction ; a dilusion; a mistaken distinction
• 三劫妄执(三劫妄執) three levels of attachment

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谵妄 、 妄取 、 妄为 、 无妄 、 妄想狂 、 妄断 、 轻举妄动 、 妄说 、 妄下雌黄 、 妄求 、 胆大妄为 、 狂妄自大 、 恣意妄为 、 迷妄 、 妄自菲薄 、 妄生穿凿 、 妄言妄听 、 姑妄言之 、 痴心妄想 、 妄人 、 愚妄

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• Purification of the mind and doing good works are not distinguished as higher or lower - Part 23 [Lecture] 淨心行善法無高下分第二十三 【講話】 Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》 — count: 9
• The true signless appearance of the Four Fruits is emptiness - Part 9 [Lecture] 實相無相四果性空分第九 【講話】 Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》 — count: 8
• Inscriptions - 銘 Buddhism Series 9 - Art and Literature 《佛教叢書9－藝文》 — count: 8
• One body sees all - Part 18 [Lecture] 如來遍觀眾生心性分第十八 【講話】 Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》 — count: 7
• Vignanavada - 3. The Essentials of the Vignanavada 唯識宗 參、唯識宗的要義 Buddhism Series 6 - Schools 《佛教叢書6－宗派》 — count: 7
• Questions and Discussion 問題討論 Lectures on the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch 《六祖壇經講話》 — count: 6
• 5 Sitting Meditation - Canonical Text and Notes 第五　坐禪品 經文．註釋 Lectures on the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch 《六祖壇經講話》 — count: 5
• Translation of Canonical Text 譯文 Lectures on the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch 《六祖壇經講話》 — count: 5
• Awesome tranquility - Part 29 [Lecture] 報無住如如不動分第二十九 【講話】 Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》 — count: 5
• Undertaking responsibility for family and work - Part 15 [Lecture] 信受奉行荷擔家業分第十五 【講話】 Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》 — count: 5

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• 妄计 (妄計) 妄計內外彼此不同 — Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》, Purification of the mind and doing good works are not distinguished as higher or lower - Part 23 [Lecture] 淨心行善法無高下分第二十三 【講話】 — count: 11
• 妄起 (妄起) 妄起樂想 — Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》, Undertaking responsibility for family and work - Part 15 [Lecture] 信受奉行荷擔家業分第十五 【講話】 — count: 8
• 淫妄 (淫妄) 充滿殺盜淫妄 — Lectures on the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch 《六祖壇經講話》, Questions and Discussion 問題討論 — count: 8
• 妄缘 (妄緣) 但離妄緣 — Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》, Undertaking responsibility for family and work - Part 15 [Lecture] 信受奉行荷擔家業分第十五 【講話】 — count: 7
• 妄境 (妄境) 就不為妄境所動 — Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》, Generosity and non-attachment - Part 4 [Translation of Canonical Source Text and Notes] 布施心應無所住分第四 【譯文　原典　注釋】 — count: 7
• 离妄 (離妄) 但離妄緣 — Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》, Undertaking responsibility for family and work - Part 15 [Lecture] 信受奉行荷擔家業分第十五 【講話】 — count: 6
• 不可妄 (不可妄) 不可妄自一啄 — Lectures on the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch 《六祖壇經講話》, Questions and Discussion 問題討論 — count: 6
• 妄识 (妄識) 不過以顛倒妄識為心 — Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》, One body sees all - Part 18 [Lecture] 如來遍觀眾生心性分第十八 【講話】 — count: 5
• 妄归真 (妄歸真) 申明返妄歸真 — Lectures on the Diamond Sutra 《金剛經講話》, Compound laksana - Part 30 [Lecture] 依報無住世界假相分第三十 【講話】 — count: 4
• 邪妄 (邪妄) 邪妄之書不讀 — Humble Table, Wise Fare 《佛光菜根譚》, Volume 1: Educating on Principles and Application 第一冊 教育教理教用 — count: 4