Puññakkhetta (English spelling) Punnakkhetta

Japanese: puññakkhetta(英語表記)punnakkhetta
Puññakkhetta (English spelling) Punnakkhetta

...Especially in rural areas, lay monks often play a leading role in popular Buddhist rituals and play an important role as a mediator between the sangha and the general public. A group of monks who observe the precepts correctly (sangha) is called a "puññakkhetta." It is believed that the seeds sown there will bear the fruit of merit (puñña) and bring joy to the people.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "puññakkhetta" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…とりわけ農村部においては,還俗僧が民衆仏教儀礼のなかで指導的役割を演じ,サンガと一般社会を媒介する重要な機能を果たすことが多い。戒律を正しく守る僧の集り(サンガ)は〈福田puññakkhetta〉と呼ばれる。そこにまいた種は功徳puññaの実を結んで人びとに喜びをもたらすと信じられる。…

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