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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRoshi
/ˈroʊ.ʃi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A highly respected Zen Buddhist teacher or master, typically one who has received dharma transmission.
"The roshi delivered a profound dharma talk during the morning meditation retreat." - 2
An honorific title used in certain Buddhist traditions to address an esteemed preceptor or spiritual mentor.
"Students bowed respectfully as the roshi entered the meditation hall."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 老師 (roshi), literally meaning 'old teacher' or 'old master', composed of 老 (ro, old) and 師 (shi, teacher or master). Historically used in Zen Buddhism as an honorific title for a highly venerated spiritual teacher who has attained enlightenment and is authorized to guide students.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Roshi" is said worldwide
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maître zen
Transliteration: maître zen
"Le maître zen a guidé les disciples dans leur méditation."
Roshi
Transliteration: Roshi
"Der Roshi leitete das Kloster mit großer Weisheit."
maestro zen
Transliteration: maestro zen
"Il maestro zen ha risposto ai koan dei suoi allievi."
maestro zen
Transliteration: maestro zen
"El maestro zen enseñó la importancia de la atención plena."
mestre zen
Transliteration: mestre zen
"O mestre zen conduziu a sessão de meditação zazen."
रोशी
Transliteration: roshi
"रोशी ने शिष्यों को ध्यान का अभ्यास कराया।"
老师
Transliteration: lǎoshī
"这位老师在禅宗修行中很有威望。"
선사
Transliteration: seonsa
"선사께서 제자들에게 참선을 가르치셨습니다."
老師
Transliteration: roshi
"老師の導きのもとで修行に励んだ。"
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