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Lokakṣema (, sometimes abbreviated Zhīchèn ), born around 147 CE, was the earliest known Buddhist monk to have translated Mahayana sutras into Chinese, and as such, is an important figure in Chinese Buddhism. The name Lokakṣema means "welfare of the world" in Sanskrit.
Lokaksema may refer to
- Lokaksema (Hindu prayer) - A common reference in Hindu prayers
- Lokaksema (Buddhist monk) - A Buddhist Monk
Lokaksema or Lokakshema is a Sanskrit word meaning Global Wellbeing. Loka means world and Kshema means welfare in Sanskrit.
It is normally used in the context of various prayers and rituals performed in Hinduism. For example, there could be a big ritual yagna conducted for some common good such as a blessing for rains. It could also be used in the context of public prayers or mass chanting of mantras for a social cause.
Most of the Hindu rituals end with a generic prayers such as Loka Samastha Sukino Bhavantu - Let the entire world be happy Sarve Jana sukino Bhavantu - Let the People of the world be happy