Buddha Sun/Buddha Moon

Noun: Buddha Sun
\Booo da sun\

1.) a semi-affectionate term used to represent the positive, beneficial, effective and adept features of a person and/or situation

2.) a genderless distinction denoting the submissive nature of a male or female's momentary behavior and /or perception


Noun: Buddha Moon
\Booo da moon\

1.) a quasi-affectionate term applied to negative, risky, and immoral situations or moments

2.) a genderless distinction denoting the authoritative power of a male or female's momentary behavior or perception


Noun: Buddha Sun/Buddha Moon
\Boo da son\Boo da moon\

1.) a binary concept illustrating the dichotomized elements found within nature and civilized mores/customs

2.) the time within a 24 hour period where both the sun and moon are at equal distances from the horizon

3.) a genderless distinction illustrating the different, but balanced, characteristics at any given moment of a two-person relationship


Usage and History: The phrase Buddha Sun/Buddha Moon was first used by the 16th century Monk Xia Cho.

Originally the term was applied to the all encompassing idea of balance (i.e. the existing opposite, but equal in value, elements of any particular situation). As usage increased, however, the term became less broad and more psychologically specific to individuals within a partnership. Both today's usage and its predecessor are still common today.

Similar terms/concepts:
Night and Day/Tough Love/Yin and Yang/Good and Bad