戒坛 Traditional form: 戒壇 Pinyin (reading): jiètán Definitions: ordination platform in a Buddhist temple Characters: 戒 - to warn, to admonish; to swear off, to avoid 坛 - altar; arena; examination hall Traditional characters: 戒 - to warn, to admonish; to swear off, to avoid 壇 - altar; arena; examination hall