前塵

前尘
qiánchén
  1. the past
  2. impurity contracted previously (in the sentient world) (Buddhism)

CEDICT

buddhism

Entry Composition

1 前 qián
  1. front
  2. forward
  3. ahead
  4. first
  5. top (followed by a number)
  6. future
  7. ago
  8. before
  9. BC (e.g. 前293年)
  10. former
  11. formerly
2 塵 chén
  1. dust
  2. dirt
  3. earth