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'''Jambudvipa''' (Skt. ''Jambudvīpa''; Tib. ''Dzambuling''; [[Wyl.]] ''‘dzam bu gling'') — one of the [[four continents]], which is situated to the south of [[Mount Meru]]. Its shape is trapezoidal or resembling the shape of an axe-head. It is the human world in which we live. | '''Jambudvipa''' (Skt. ''Jambudvīpa''; Tib. ''Dzambuling''; [[Wyl.]] ''‘dzam bu gling'') — one of the [[four continents]], which is situated to the south of [[Mount Meru]]. Its shape is trapezoidal or resembling the shape of an axe-head. It is the human world in which we live. | ||
“Since this continent is adorned by [a ''jambu''] tree, it is known as the 'Continent of Jambu', or Jambudvipa. The jambu tree is presumed by some to be the rose-apple tree (''Eugenia jambolana''). However, legend says that only one jambu tree exists, which is not visible to ordinary persons but only to enlightened beings.”<ref>''Myriad Worlds'', footnote 16, page 266.</ref> | “Since this continent is adorned by [a ''jambu''] tree, it is known as the 'Continent of Jambu', or Jambudvipa. The jambu tree is presumed by some to be the rose-apple tree (''Eugenia jambolana''). More recent scholarship suggests that it may be a variety of plum. However, legend says that only one jambu tree exists, which is not visible to ordinary persons but only to enlightened beings.”<ref>''Myriad Worlds'', footnote 16, page 266.</ref> | ||
==Alternative Translations== | ==Alternative Translations== | ||
Revision as of 09:19, 5 November 2010
Jambudvipa (Skt. Jambudvīpa; Tib. Dzambuling; Wyl. ‘dzam bu gling) — one of the four continents, which is situated to the south of Mount Meru. Its shape is trapezoidal or resembling the shape of an axe-head. It is the human world in which we live.
“Since this continent is adorned by [a jambu] tree, it is known as the 'Continent of Jambu', or Jambudvipa. The jambu tree is presumed by some to be the rose-apple tree (Eugenia jambolana). More recent scholarship suggests that it may be a variety of plum. However, legend says that only one jambu tree exists, which is not visible to ordinary persons but only to enlightened beings.”[1]
Alternative Translations
- the Rose-Apple Continent
- Continent/Island of Jambu
Notes
- ↑ Myriad Worlds, footnote 16, page 266.
Further Reading
- Jamgön Kongtrul, Myriad Worlds (Ithaca: Snow Lion, 1995), pages 112-113 & 131-134