Angya is a term used in Zen Buddhism in reference to the traditional pilgrimage a monk or nun makes from monastery to monastery, literally translated as "to go on foot."[1] The term also applies to the modern practice in Japan of an unsui (novice monk) journeying to seek admittance into a monastery for the first time. These unsui traditionally wear and/or carry a kasa, white cotton leggings, straw sandals, a kesa, a satchel, razor, begging bowls (hachi) and straw raincoat.[2] When arriving the novice typically proffers an introductory letter and then must wait for acceptance for a period of days called tangaryo. Upon admittance he undergoes a probationary period known as tanga zume.[1][2] Considered an aspect of the early monk's training, angya had in ancient times lasted for many years for some. For instance, Bankei Yotaku undertook a four year angya upon leaving Zuio-ji in 1641.[3]
See also
- Tangaryo
- Tanga zume
Notes
References
- Baroni, Helen J. (2002). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Zen Buddhism. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.. ISBN 0823922405. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/42680558&referer=brief_results.
- Hakeda, Yoshito S.; Bankei; Haskel, Peter (1994). Bankei Zen: Translations from the Record of Bankei. Grove Press. ISBN 0802131840. http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=0802131840&=Search&qt=owc_search.
- Wood, Ernest (2001). The Dictionary of Zen. Citadel Press. ISBN 0806522917. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/47900698&referer=brief_results.
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