bhikshu

[ bik-shoo ]

noun

, Buddhism.

1. a monk.
2. any of the first disciples of Buddha.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bhikshu¹

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

Example Sentences

Soon after this a bhikshu, pursuing his regular course of begging his food, entered the gate (of the place).

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In the middle (of the caldron) there rose up a lotus flower, with the bhikshu seated on it.

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The Çudra and even the Chandala received the initiation of the Bhikshu.

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A wise man should leave the dark state of ordinary life, and follow the bright state of the Bhikshu.

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He who is above good and evil, who is chaste, who with care passes through the world, he indeed is called a Bhikshu.

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