The Buddhist names of monks have two kinds of inheritance: "Fa School" and "Sha School":
Today's legalists are more the inheritance of Zen Buddhism and Tiantai Sect, and each generation has a special word, which represents several generations. For example, in the legal history of Gushan, it was learned that Master Zongshun was the 49th generation of Teng, Elder Jing Hui was the 48th generation of Fu, and then the old monk Xu Yun was the 46th generation of Gu. "Make the past serve the present" is the pedigree of the French school.
Definition of legal number:
1. Also known as taboo, taboo and dharma name. The name of the teacher when he became a monk.
2. posthumous title after the death of the monk.
Note: The four surnames in India are monks, all of whom are teachers and shamans. However, they still use their common names, such as Sharifutsu and Mu Yulian. , especially don't use their legal names. However, in China, Japan and other places, joining a cult requires becoming a child, that is, taking an oath to observe the precepts, so they all took another name.
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What is the monk's dharma number?
The Buddhist name of a monk is a name specially given by people who convert to Buddhism.
China's "monk" represents a monk who practices Sanskrit and is synonymous with monks. The purpose of becoming a monk is to learn Buddhism, to learn supreme Buddhism, to get rid of the other side of life, and then to have more capital to transform all beings.
Since you are studying Dharma, you must have a name different from the secular one, which is usually called "Dharma Name" or "Dharma Name". For example, a six-year-old child converts to Buddhism and takes the Dharma Name "Kong Yang". This is also preserved according to the traditional customs of China. Ancient people in China generally had two names, "name" and "word" were separated, and "number". For example, Zhuge's name is "Liang", the word is "Kong Ming" and the name is "Wolong".
Rules for legal numbering
In India, the four surnames are monks, shaved their heads and wore three clothes, all of which are released sons and shamans. However, they still use their common names, such as Sharifutsu and Mu Yulian. , especially don't use their legal names. However, in China, Japan and other places, joining a cult requires becoming a child, that is, taking an oath to observe the precepts, so they all took another name.
Monks also have this situation. They have their own "dharma name" and "font size", so most monks have three names, namely "dharma name" and "font size" and common names on their ID cards.
However, there is a rule to know that "dharma name" can't be called by anyone, only by the monk's master or elder, and outsiders can only call it "dharma name".
How to get the monk's dharma number?
The Buddhist Dictionary is also used as a taboo, taboo and legal name. The name of the teacher when he became a monk.
China's "monk" represents a monk who practices Sanskrit and is synonymous with monks. The purpose of becoming a monk is to learn Buddhism, to learn supreme Buddhism, to get rid of the other side of life, and then to have more capital to transform all beings. Since you are studying Dharma, you should have a name different from the secular one, usually called "Dharma Name" or "Dharma Name", which is also preserved according to the traditional customs of China. Ancient people in China generally had two names, "name" and "word" were separated, and "number". For example, Zhuge's name is "Liang", the word is "Kong Ming" and the name is "Mr. Wolong". Then, monks who become monks also have their own "dharma name" and "font size", so ordinary monks have three names, namely "dharma name" and "font size" and common names on their ID cards. However, there is a rule to know that "dharma name" can't be called by anyone, only by the monk's master or elder, and outsiders can only call it "dharma name".
How did you get the name of a monk?
When you become a monk, the barber will give you two names: dharma name and font size. According to the traditional internal names and posthumous title rules, dharma names are taboo and taboo, and people can't call them casually. Only monks or elders can call them, while outsiders and modest names can only be called "shop names". The format of the combination of dharma name and font size is: font size comes first, dharma name comes last. In addition, the last word of dharma name is often used as posthumous title of monks. Monks formally claimed that the legal name should be Shi Moumou, and they used characters. Monks lead the way, preach the way, and monks will also give the font size. In addition, you can choose your own nickname and house number, and have the right to make calligraphy and painting seals and screen names.
Monks claim that their legal names should be: Shi Moumou, Cao Zi Moumou, Heng Zi Moumou, Shaman Moumou, and Bhikkhu Moumou. And so-and-so mage, so-and-so Zen master, so-and-so lawyer, so-and-so mage, public mage, so-and-so elder and so-and-so mage are honorifics for you according to your cultivation, and shall not be used to call themselves. How to be a teacher if you claim to be the same as your respectful name?
Tell me about the next one. In fact, "up and down" comes from Misha's Law. The second chapter of "Introduction to Misha's Law" written by master lianchi in the Ming Dynasty: "Ordinary people are afraid of their teachers, and there is something above the clouds, but something below the clouds". This is based on the laws of Yun Qi. However, Master Hongzan commented on Misha Dhamma: "Ordinary people ask their teachers to be taboo, one word above and one word below." Note: "Taboo" is also the legal name of this word. If you ask the font size, it should be Zhiyun: monk, or Yun: teacher. Asking A _ Li's name means asking a model teacher. In the early Qing Dynasty, Master Shuyu explained in his book A Brief Introduction to Misha Law: "Because disciples are not allowed to call their teachers directly, the following two words are added. Ask the teacher's number and answer a monk without going up and down. "
In short: there are ups and downs in dharma names, but there is no need to be respectful. If the cloud says "fuck a certain mage", you are wearing two hats-one is up, the other is down, and the other is a mage. If you add your respectful name, you don't have to go up and down. Therefore, Master Yin Shan wrote a book "Learning Buddhism", and he said, "You should not only call yourself by your first name, but your elders or elders.
Shang, an old mage, a master. If you meet face to face, you must not mention your name. You can simply call yourself an elder, a mage or a monk. "There must be honorifics in the letter, there is no need to add.