upāsaka
male followers of Buddhism; not monks
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upāsaka
Summary
upāsaka is a religious figure[1].
Key Facts
- upāsaka's instance of is recorded as religious figure[2].
- upāsaka is a type of Buddhist laity[3].
- upāsaka is a type of male[4].
- upāsaka is part of seven classes of disciples[5].
- upāsaka is the opposite of upāsikā[6].
- upāsaka's described by source is recorded as A Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms[7].
Body
Definition and Type
upāsaka's instance of is recorded as religious figure[2]. Recorded subclass of include Buddhist laity[3] and male[4]. upāsaka is the opposite of upāsikā[6].
Use and Application
upāsaka is part of seven classes of disciples[5].