Roshi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Roshi is a noun meaning An elderly and revered Buddhist monk.
Meaning
An elderly and revered Buddhist monk.
Example Sentences
A good abbot or roshi couldn't care less about power, and a truly enlightened philosopher-prince like the emperor Asoka of ancient India would become more interested in compassion for the suffering of humanity than in power over the states of the world.
Word Forms
- roshis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sensei, zendo, sangha, rinpoche, koan, kesa.
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