The dharma title of a monk in Buddhism

In Buddhism, there are two dharma titles for monks: "Dharma Sect" and "Shu Sect". However, most of the dharma names are given according to certain Buddhist verses based on the seniority of the master who transmitted the dharma and the master who received the ordination. It is the name of the master who was given the name when he ordained as a monk.

The Dharma name consists of two characters. The first character represents the generation. Generally, according to the order of Buddhist verses, each generation has one character. The Buddhist verses chosen by different temples are generally different.

The second character of the Dharma name is usually named by the master who transmitted the Dharma or the master who received the ordination. There is no fixed rule. "Choosing a name based on a word from the Dharma sect or sect inheritance, plus a certain character from the common name, makes it easier to remember and reduce workload. There are also great sages who use Dharma names to encourage, place expectations on, and give blessings to their disciples, etc. , no longer use the word school, but give different names, or call them all by the same name, with various differences.

Extended information:

Dharma name is a Buddhist term, referring to refuge. A name specially given by Buddhists. It is a name given by the master after the ordination ceremony is held, or when a lay person takes refuge in the Three Jewels and takes the ordination, or when a lay person who has not taken refuge or taken the ordination before his death dies.

"Monk" in China represents a monk who practices Brahma, and is synonymous with a monk. The purpose of a monk is to study the Dharma, learn the ultimate Buddhist Dharma, and achieve liberation in life. Capital is used to save sentient beings. Since we are studying the Dharma, we must have a name that is different from the world. This is the "Dharma name" and "Dharma title".