The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (1006 page)
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H
ge-s
:
ge-s:Zen Buddhist monks in Japan who renounced, not only worldly possessions, but also monastery-support (cf.
friars
in Christianity). Because of their complete abandonment of the world, the term came to be used also for any wholly enlightened monk.
friars
in Christianity). Because of their complete abandonment of the world, the term came to be used also for any wholly enlightened monk.
H
go
go(Jap., ‘dharma word’). The sayings of Zen patriarchs and ancient masters in the Ch’an/Zen tradition. They are frequently the subject of
shod
(way of the pen,
calligraphy
).
shod
(way of the pen,calligraphy
).
Hoguk S
ngdan
.
ngdan.
Monks' Militia for National Defence, organized by the national Chogye (see
BUDDHISM IN KOREA
) order in modern Korea. The participation of Korean monks in the military defence of their country has its roots in the constant threat of foreign invasion.
BUDDHISM IN KOREA
) order in modern Korea. The participation of Korean monks in the military defence of their country has its roots in the constant threat of foreign invasion.
Ho Hsien-ku
(one of the eight immortals in Taoism)
:
(one of the eight immortals in Taoism)
:
H
jin
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