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衲僧

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: patched-robe monk

Senses:

  • A monk (in a Buddhist patchwork robe). A common term used by Chan monks to refer to themselves in a lighthearted or self-deprecating manner. Syn. 禪僧, 修行僧, 衲子. [Ockbae Chun]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 850

    Bulgyo sajeon 121a

    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 1007b

    Iwanami bukkyō jiten 653

    A Glossary of Zen Terms (Inagaki) 265

    Koga 372

    Japanese-English Zen Buddhist Dictionary (Yokoi) 509, 510

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 1084b

    Ding Fubao {Digital Version}

    Bukkyō daijiten (Mochizuki) (v.1-6)4165b

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 1298-3

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    Entry created: 2007-01-09

    Updated: 2008-05-03