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− | “One of the two kinds of [[spiritual]] leaders known in [[Buddhism]]; the second type of [[teacher]] is the [[upadhyaya]]. Originally [[acharya]] was understood to mean a [[master | + | “One of the two kinds of [[spiritual]] leaders known in [[Buddhism]]; the second type of [[teacher]] is the [[upadhyaya]]. |
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+ | Originally [[acharya]] was understood to mean a [[master of the Dharma]], whereas the [[upadhyaya]] [[taught]] [[discipline]] and adherence to the {{Wiki|rules}}.” | ||
See also: [[Ajahn]]. | See also: [[Ajahn]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:03, 13 December 2015
“Teacher ormaster. Applied to an eminent priest who guides the student in conduct and sets an example for him.”
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“One of the two kinds of spiritual leaders known in Buddhism; the second type of teacher is the upadhyaya.
Originally acharya was understood to mean a master of the Dharma, whereas the upadhyaya taught discipline and adherence to the rules.”
See also: Ajahn.