roshi
3
9.9
- proper noun
- /roʊʃi/
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Roshi
- Roshi sat with us, taught us "how to do things," and gradually a core group formed.
- Roshi Kennedy
- elder Roshi
Examples
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I went over to Jersey City, where Roshi is a professor at St. Peter's College and where he has a small zendo or meditation room.
Academic text (2000) -
My first instructor in Zen meditation, Shibayama Roshi, once told me of his dialogue with German Catholic monks, nuns, and Lutheran theologians and pastors.
Academic text (2000) -
In December 1998, Roshi made me a Dharma Holder, the last stage before becoming a Sensei.
Academic text (2000) -
Roshi Kennedy generously took me on as a student, and I threw myself into the practice wholeheartedly.
Academic text (2000) -
The most vivid memory I have of that workshop is Roshi's saying: "Zen is about developing a spine of steel."
Academic text (2000) -
Ordained by Kyozan Joshu Sasaki Roshi in January 1999, Eshu practiced in the Rinzai-ji lineage of Rinzai Zen until February 2008.
Blog text (8) -
I learned a lot from my teacher, Roshi, whose wisdom has guided me on my spiritual journey.
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During the meditation retreat, Roshi emphasized the importance of mindfulness and presence.
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Many students admire Roshi for his deep understanding of Zen principles and his compassionate teaching style.
Synonyms
15
7.9
A Japanese family name and place name
8
7.2
A common Japanese family name
4
8.6
A Japanese family name that people use as their last name
4
1.0
A Japanese family name used by many people
3
8.5
A Japanese female name that is also used as a last name
1
9.1
A Japanese family name that is sometimes a first name
A Japanese family name used as a last name
A Japanese family name sometimes used as a first name
Surface Forms
Etymology
Roshi as a family name comes from Japanese and uses the same sounds rō 'old' and shi 'teacher', so you can remember the surname as meaning 'old teacher' or a name that shows respect.