(n) (1) (hon) preceptor or high priest (esp. in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism)
(2) second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
(3) monk (esp. the head monk of a temple)
(4) master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
(P)
(n) (1) (hon) preceptor or high priest (in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism)
(2) second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
(3) monk (esp. the head monk of a temple)
(4) master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
(n) (1) (hon) preceptor or high priest (in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu or Shin Buddhism)
(2) second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
(3) master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
(exp) (id) The cowl does not make the monk