abbot; abbess; head monk; manage a temple
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to manage a Buddhist temple or Taoist monastery; to be the abbot of
formalSpecifically refers to the management of religious institutions such as Buddhist temples or Taoist monasteries. The subject is usually a senior monk, nun, or Taoist priest.
He has been the abbot of this ancient temple for over thirty years.
This Zen monastery is headed by a venerable old monk of high moral standing.
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This Taoist priest is in charge of the monastery on the mountaintop.
noun
abbot (male); abbess (female); head monk or nun of a temple; Taoist priest in charge of a monastery
Refers to the person responsible for managing a Buddhist temple or Taoist monastery. Can refer to male monks (abbot), female nuns (abbess), or Taoist priests.
The abbot gets up at 4 a.m. every morning for morning prayers.
The temple's abbot is an old monk full of compassion.
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Let's go visit the abbot of the Taoist monastery together.
She has been the abbess of this nunnery for ten years.