阿闍梨

あじゃり / あざり

Meanings

  • Noun

    common noun
    1. (Buddhist term) high monk (esp. one of correct conduct who acts as a role model for his pupils); high priest.

      honorific

      abbr. of 阿闍梨耶, from the Sanskrit "ācārya"

    2. (Buddhist term) initiate (esp. as a formal rank in Tendai and Shingon).

      See also 伝法灌頂 .

    3. (Buddhist term) monk who conducts religious services.

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