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Tag Archives: 釈迦
Written on the 4th of July
(I searched for phrases using 独 because of the 独立記念日.) 唯我独尊 yui.ga.doku.son Literally: only – self – alone – precious Alternately: Thinking that oneself is the best in the world. Being so self-assured that you don’t listen to anyone else. … Continue reading
Posted in Japanese, Yojijukugo
Tagged arrogance, Buddhism, 独尊, exceptionalism, 釈迦, 長阿含経, 唯我
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Buddhsplaining?
釈迦に説法 (Shaka ni seppou; “Lecturing the Buddha”) Definition: The foolishness of a person who knows just a little about a field trying to lecture an expert. Like delivering a sermon on Buddhism to the Buddha himself. “Teaching your grandmother to … Continue reading
Posted in Japanese, Kotowaza
Tagged 釈迦, 説法, mansplaining, preaching to the Buddha, unnecessary explanation, 俚言集覧
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