zhi bar mdzad pa

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1) to pacify, ensure peace; 2) a common ancient Indian and Buddhist name (Skt: Śamitā or Pali: Samitā); 3) the Pacifier, the Bringer of Peace (epithet for a Buddha). Refers primarily to pacifying/calming the mind. Mahāvyutpatti: शमिता ॥ śamitāzhi bar mdzad pa ॥ ཞི་བར་མཛད་པ་ [Erick Tsiknopoulos]