◊ Geshe/Lama (Tibetan) ◊ Sensei (Japanese schools of practice generally), Roshi (Japanese Zen Buddhism), Ajari (Japanese Shingon Buddhism) ◊ Minister (Won leaders) ◊ Reverend (used by many reform movements as both noun and adjective to designate ordained leader)
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A bhikkhu (Pali: भिक्खु Sanskrit: भिक्षु , bhikṣu) is an ordained male monastic ("monk") in Buddhism.
For Buddhists, leadership is closely associated with education and training. In order to cultivate one's mind and travel the path to liberation, it is necessary to rely upon a teacher. The teacher, who may be female or male, serves as a guide on the path and thereby leads the way to enlightenment.
noun. the set of religious beliefs based on the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama. Its followers, called Buddhists, worship in temples.
Upāsaka (masculine) or Upāsikā (feminine) are from the Sanskrit and Pāli words for "attendant". This is the title of followers of Buddhism (or, historically, of Gautama Buddha) who are not monks, nuns, or novice monastics in a Buddhist order, and who undertake certain vows.
Origins. In the Sutta Pitaka several types of Buddhist practitioners are described, according to their level of attainment. The standard is four, but there are also longer descriptions with more types. The four are the Stream-enterer, Once-returner, Non-returner and the Arahant.
There is thus no single superior authority or leader in the Buddhist world. Each school has a leader or group of leaders who provide guidance to that specific community as a whole. The degree and nature of internal hierarchy varies significantly between schools and from country to country.
Oshō (和尚) is a Buddhist priest (in charge of a temple); honorific title of preceptor or high priest (especially in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism).
In Buddhism
Guru is called as Garu in Pali. The Guru is the teacher, who teaches the spiritual and religious knowledge. Guru can be anyone who teach this knowledge and not generally need to be Acariya or Upajjhaya. Guru can also be a personal teacher.
In Eastern monasticism, self-governing monasteries are ruled by several elder monks, whose leader is called abbot.
A bhikkhu (Pali: भिक्खु, Sanskrit: भिक्षु, bhikṣu) is an ordained male in Buddhist monasticism. Male and female monastics ("nun", bhikkhunī, Sanskrit bhikṣuṇī) are members of the Sangha (Buddhist community). Bhikkhu.
Buddhism, founded in the late 6th century B.C.E. by Siddhartha Gautama (the "Buddha"), is an important religion in most of the countries of Asia.
Introduction. Buddhist priests lead worship services, perform ceremonies and rituals, and officiate at festivals in Buddhist temples and in the homes of parishioners. Most priests can marry and have families. The majority of Buddhist priests and contemplatives are male, but some are female.
Buddhist cosmology typically identifies six realms of rebirth and existence: gods, demi-gods, humans, animals, hungry ghosts and hells.
Sōhei (僧兵, "monk soldiers", "warrior monks") were Buddhist warrior monks of both classical and feudal Japan. At certain points in history, they held considerable power, obliging the imperial and military governments to collaborate.
A bhikkhunī (Pali: ????????) or bhikṣuṇī (Sanskrit: भिक्षुणी) is a fully ordained female in Buddhist monasticism.
A cleric (usually a bishop or priest) who has been entrusted with the spiritual care of some specific organization. Most bishops are the head of a diocese with geographical boundaries, having authority over all of the priests and parishes within that diocese.
"Sensei" (simply "teacher") is often applied in addressing the Zen teacher or "master".
There are three monastic ranks: the Rassaphore, the Stavrophore, and the Schema-Monk (or Schema-Nun). Each of the three degrees represents an increased level of asceticism. In the early days of monasticism, there was only one level—the Great Schema.
An abbess or abbot, typically a senior monastic still young enough to be active, is usually responsible for the day-to-day administration of the monastery, and may appoint others to assist with the work. In some traditions, the abbess/abbot is chosen by a vote of the monastics in a monastery.