The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (1006 page)

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H
ge-s
:
Zen Buddhist monks in Japan who renounced, not only worldly possessions, but also monastery-support (cf.
friars
in Christianity). Because of their complete abandonment of the world, the term came to be used also for any wholly enlightened monk.
H
go
(Jap., ‘dharma word’). The sayings of Zen patriarchs and ancient masters in the Ch’an/Zen tradition. They are frequently the subject of
shod
(way of the pen,
calligraphy
).
Hoguk S
ngdan
.
Monks' Militia for National Defence, organized by the national Chogye (see
BUDDHISM IN KOREA
) order in modern Korea. The participation of Korean monks in the military defence of their country has its roots in the constant threat of foreign invasion.
Ho Hsien-ku
(one of the eight immortals in Taoism)
:
H
jin

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