nidana

Questions

What does nidana mean?

The standard introduction to a sutra, stating the location and occasion of a particular teaching of the Buddha.

How to pronounce nidana

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “nidana”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “nidana”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “nidana” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.