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經論師

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: scripture and commentary masters

Senses:

  • Masters of scripture 經師 and masters of scriptural commentary 論師. In the Chan/Seon/Zen tradition 禪宗, this term is used to refer to a monk that focusses on scriptures and commentaries and only superficially understands Buddhism. 〔大乘玄論 T 1853.45.73c12〕 [Stefan Grace; source(s): ZGDJT, Yokoi]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 0231a

    Japanese-English Zen Buddhist Dictionary (Yokoi) 436



    Entry created: 2019-07-14