Definition of 衣鉢 (いはつ)

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衣鉢

いはつ

ihatsu

noun
1.
mysteries of one's master's art
2.
robes and a bowl (monk's key possessions auctioned off at his funeral), transmission of the dharma from master to disciple (in Zen)(Buddhist term)(original meaning)
Other readings:
衣鉢【えはつ】
衣鉢【えはち】
Related Kanji
garment, clothes, dressing
bowl, rice tub, pot, crown