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The Vietnamese zodiac is originated from the Chinese zodiac in its usage and arrangement of animals, but replaces the ox with the water buffalo and the rabbit with the cat. [1] The Vietnamese zodiac uses cat instead of rabbit due to the pronunciation of the rabbit in Chinese writing: 卯 is very similar to the Vietnamese word Mèo for cat.
The Vietnamese zodiac varies from the Chinese zodiac with the second animal being the Water Buffalo instead of the Ox, and the fourth animal being the Cat instead of the Rabbit. [citation needed] The Cambodian zodiac is exactly identical to that of the Chinese although the dragon is interchangeable with the Neak Cambodian sea snake.
t. e. Thiền Buddhism ( Vietnamese: Thiền tông, 禪宗, IPA: [tʰîən təwŋm]) is the Vietnamese version of Zen Buddhism. Thiền is the Sino-Vietnamese pronunciation of the Middle Chinese word 禪 ( chán ), an abbreviation of 禪那 ( chánnà ), which is a transliteration of the Sanskrit word dhyāna ("meditation").
- The Rat – a symbol of intelligence and cunning. The first place in the Vietnamese zodiac is the rat, respected for its intelligence and quick wits. People born under the sign of the rat are considered to be imaginative and generous, especially with those who are in the same boat as them.
- Zodiac Buffalo – Leadership Sign In Astrology. People born in the year Buffalo are those born in 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033, and 2045…
- Zodiac of Tiger – People with leadership qualities. The Tiger zodiac sign, which includes those born in 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034, and 2046, holds a special place in Vietnamese culture as the king of the forest.
- Zodiac of Cat – People with a sociable, flexible personality. On the other hand, the Cat zodiac sign, which includes those born in 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023, is a popular domestic pet in both Eastern and Western cultures, but particularly in Vietnam where cats are valued for their ability to protect rice crops from pests.
- Zodiac of Rat – the smart one. (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008,2020, 2032) The Orient in general, has some common features. They share same animals that have dominated roles in their lives.
- Zodiac of Buffalo – the born leader one. (1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033) This is one of the most different features between China and Vietnam zodiac culture.
- Zodiac of Tiger – the 'power' one. (1962; 1974; 1986; 1998; 2010; 2022) Tiger is definitely a holy animal of Vietnam, where it is considered the king of forest.
- Zodiac of Cat – the flexible one. (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023) It is the same from the East to the West for dog and cat to be popular domestic pets.
The Vietnamese Zodiac includes the Cat, representing flexibility and independence, while the Chinese Zodiac features the Rabbit, symbolizing gentleness and persistence. Interestingly, the Vietnamese chose the Cat instead of the Rabbit due to their agricultural lifestyle.
Thiền ( Vietnamese: Thiền Tông) is the Vietnamese form of of Chan Buddhism (commonly referred to as Zen in the West). Contents. 1History. 2Vietnamese Thiền doctrine. 3See also. 4References. 5External links. History. According to traditional accounts of Vietnam, the Thien school was founded in 580 by Indian monk named Vinītaruci. [1]
