Golden Body(金身):
In Chinese, it is pronounced as: jīn shēn，Written as:

Golden Body refers to a gilded Buddha statue, metaphorically representing a person’s impeccable reputation or image. The term “Golden Body” first appeared in Buddhist scriptures to describe the image and qualities of the Buddha. Buddhism holds that the Buddha possesses supreme wisdom and compassion, believing his image to be flawless; hence, the term Golden Body is used to describe it. Eventually, the concept extended into everyday life to refer to a person’s reputation and image.
1. Golden Body in Buddhism:
– In Buddhism, “Golden Body” typically refers to the Dharmakaya of the Buddha or a Bodhisattva, which is their transcendent body endowed with infinite merits and virtues and wisdom. In Buddha statues, this Golden Body is often depicted as a radiant, golden figure, symbolizing the Buddha’s majesty and sanctity.
– The term can also refer to the phenomenon of an incorruptible body of a deceased eminent monk, known as “Imperishable Golden Body,” considered a sign of successful cultivation.
2. Golden Body in Taoism:
– In Taoism, “Golden Body” sometimes refers to a state achieved by those successful in cultivation, meaning the practitioner has attained immortality or possesses special supernatural powers.
– In this context, the Golden Body symbolizes the purity and solidity of body and mind obtained through cultivation.
Overall, “Golden Body” in these religious contexts conveys a sense of sanctity, purity, and transcendence beyond the ordinary.