Dictionary of East Asian Buddhist Terms

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See the character 齊 in CJKDict

齊 [py] qi2 [wg] ch'i [ko] che [ja] セイ、サイ sei, sai ||| (1) To adjust, to line up, to straighten up, to put in line, to equalize. (2) Even, regular, uniform. Alike, equal, similar, the same. (3) In the Chinese classics, this ideograph is often used interchangeably with 齋, especially when referring to the religious meanings of fasting, worship and purification, etc. (4) The lower edge of a mourning garment. [Credit] acm(entry) cw(py)

See the character 齋 in CJKDict

齋 [py] zhai1 [wg] chai, tzu [ko] chae, cha [ja] サイ、シ sai, shi ||| (1) [zhai, chae, sai] Abstention from food and drink as ritual purification; esp. for mourning purposes. (2) To restrain oneself; to fast, cleanse, purify. (3) A room; a house. (4) A study-room. [Buddhism] (1) Abstain, refrain, eschew. To observe the precepts; maintain moral discipline. (uposadha, posadha). (2) A general term for Indian religious ceremonies. (3) To repent of one's crimes, to purify one's words, thoughts and actions. (4) For Buddhist monks and nuns, the noon meal; pre-lunch, lunch. (5) The meal taken at Buddhist ceremonies. [Credit] acm(entry) cw(py)

齋法 [py] zhai1fa3 [wg] chai-fa [ko] chaebôp [ja] サイホウ saihou ||| (1) (uposadha) Maintenance of moral discipline. (2) The decision (in Buddhist monastic practice) not to eat again after the noon meal. (3) To fix one's appearance neatly. [Credit] acm(entry) cw(py)

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