Ajahn: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ajahn means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: WikiPedia: BuddhismAjahn (Achan, also spelt ajaan, ajarn, acharn and achaan) is a Thai language term which translates as teacher. It is derived from the Pali word acariya, and is a term of respect, similar in meaning to the Japanese sensei, and is used as a title of address for high school and university teachers, and for Buddhist monks who have passed ten vassa. (The last use is usually served by the spelling ajahn.) According to the Vinaya, any properly ordained monk can become an acariya after 10 years in the robes.
Some famous ajahns are:
- Ajahn Mun
- Ajahn Chah
- Ajahn Sumedho
- Ajahn Brahm
- Ajahn Pasanno
- Ajahn Amaro
- Ajahn Jayasaro
- Ajahn Maha Boowa
- Ajahn Khemadhammo
In Thai language, expressions like Ajahn Chah or Ajahn Mun are very rarely used since there are ways that are much more respectful for addressing these highly esteemed monks.
Source: Amaravati: Glossaryteacher, from the Pali acariya. Achan is sometimes used.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ajahn Amaro, Ajahn Brahm, Ajahn Pasanno, Ajahn Sumedho.
Ends with: Tan Ajahn.
Full-text: Ajahn Brahm, Ajahn Pasanno, Chah Subhaddo, Ajahn Amaro, Ajahn Sumedho, Bhavatanha.
Relevant text
Search found 45 books and stories containing Ajahn; (plurals include: Ajahns). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Food for the Heart (by Ajahn Chah)
Timeless Teachings (by Ajahn Chah)
Bodhinyana (by Ajahn Chah)
Saving Forests (by Ajahn Pasanno)
The Dawn of the Dhamma (by Sucitto Bhikkhu)
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Names And Forms Of Address < [Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous]
Part 2 - New Zealand < [Appendix D]