bhikshu

[ bik-shoo ]

/ ˈbɪk ʃu /

a monk.

any of the first disciples of Buddha.

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Also bhik·ku

[bik-oo] /ˈbɪk u/.

1805–15; < Sanskrit bhikṣú (> Pali bhikkhu)

A wise man should leave the dark state (of ordinary life), and follow the bright state (of the Bhikshu).
The Dhammapada|Unknown
Bhikshu, be not confident as long as thou hast not attained the extinction of desires.
The Dhammapada|Unknown
He who never identifies himself with name and form, and does not grieve over what is no more, he indeed is called a Bhikshu.
The Dhammapada|Unknown
There was a look of joyful satisfaction, however, in the bhikshu's countenance.
Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms|Fa-Hsien

Soon after this a bhikshu, pursuing his regular course of begging his food, entered the gate (of the place).
Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms|Fa-Hsien