The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (591 page)

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Dai
Kokushi
(Zen master)
:
Daiosho
(Jap., ‘great priest’). Honorific title of Zen masters, used particularly in the daily recitation in Zen monasteries of the lineage of tradition running back to the
Buddha
kyamuni.
Daishi
(Jap., ‘great master’). Buddhist title of respect for a
buddha
or high official. It is used especially of
K
kai
.

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