Tổ Cầu

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • A Buddhist monk's name: "Tổ Cầu" is the religious name of a Vietnamese Zen master, specifically referring to Thiền Sư Hương Hải (Zen Master Fragrant Sea), a significant historical figure in Vietnamese Buddhism during the 17th-18th centuries.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Thiền sư Tổ Cầu có ảnh hưởng lớn đến Phật giáo Việt Nam. (Zen Master Tổ Cầu had a great influence on Vietnamese Buddhism.)
    • Chúng ta nghiên cứu về cuộc đời và công đức của Tổ Cầu. (We study the life and merits of Tổ Cầu.)
Advanced Usage
  • Historical and religious context: The name "Tổ Cầu" is used almost exclusively in historical, religious, or academic texts discussing Vietnamese Zen Buddhism. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thiền Sư Hương Hải: The more common full title and name for the same master, meaning "Zen Master Fragrant Sea."
  • Tổ (noun): A title meaning "patriarch" or "founder" in a religious or spiritual lineage.
  • Cầu (verb): A verb meaning "to pray for" or "to seek," which forms part of this monastic name.
Synonyms
  • Zen Master Hương Hải: The primary synonym, referring to the same historical person.
  • Monk Hương Hải: A less formal reference.
Related Terms
  • Thiền (Zen): The school of Buddhism this master practiced and taught.
  • Sư (Master/Monk): A title for a Buddhist monk or teacher.