bhikshu

[bik-shoo]

noun Buddhism.

a monk.
any of the first disciples of Buddha.

Also bhik·ku

[bik-oo] /ˈbɪk u/.

Origin of bhikshu

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

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Historical Examples of bhikshu

A Bhikshu, restrained in all things, is freed from all pain.
The Dhammapada
Unknown
Bhikshu, be not confident as long as thou hast not attained the extinction of desires.
The Dhammapada
Unknown
There was a look of joyful satisfaction, however, in the bhikshu's countenance.
Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms
Fa-Hsien
The Çudra and even the Chandala received the initiation of the Bhikshu.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)
Max Duncker
Then bowing at the Bhikshu's feet, with grateful mien, he wended homewards.
Sacred Books of the East
Various