How do I translate 修炼 or 修行 ? It is a period, usually hundreds of years, in which a animal spirit transforms itself into the entity of a human being in Chinese myths. It is a lasting process happens i

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How do I translate 修炼 or 修行 ? It is a period, usually hundreds of years, in which a animal spirit transforms itself into the entity of a human being in Chinese myths. It is a lasting process happens in a secret place, like in a cave, and cannot be disturbed. Reference --- http://baike.baidu.com/view/116557.htm ----http://baike.baidu.com/view/320741.htm

15 aug. 2011 11:18

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修炼 = (of Taoists) to practice austerities / to practice asceticism I don't know what this has to do with the transformation of animal spirits. This kind of practice is for transforming the human spirit. 修行 = religious practice (Buddhism)

15 augustus 2011

The loose translation of the above words would be training or discipline in the noun form. As you are probably aware, not all words can be directly translated into another language. Often, part of the meaning is lost after being translated. The meaning of the phrase in English would be somewhere along the lines of: → Undergoing refinement of self (to ascend) → Spiritual self-cultivation → Divine meditation ... in the spiritual context. → Self-improvement ... in the general context Hope this helped ☺

15 augustus 2011

I would consider two terms: "spiritual hibernation" or "spiritual chrysalis" A chrysalis is the outer covering or cocoon of a butterfly before it emerges. It is also used as a metaphor for any transformation, physical or spiritual.

15 augustus 2011