Master's Law

Japanese: 師法 - しほう

〘noun〙① The things that people should follow and observe in academics, religion, the arts, etc. Also, the teachings taught by a teacher. ※Kūkashu (c. 1359-68) vol. 12, Preface to a poem on the farewell of Master Tang on his return to the capital: "The Buddhist teachings are honored and corrupted. _One must follow the teachings of _one 's teacher. The rise and fall of homes. _One must belong to _one's government." [Xunzi - evil nature] ② To take as an example. To follow as a teacher. ※History of Japanese Poetry (1771) vol. 2: "The teachings of _a master in the late Tang _dynasty are profound _and ingenious. _"

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Japanese:

〘名〙① 学問、宗教、芸道などにおいて、人々が従い守るべきことがら。また、師から教えられた法。※空華集（1359‐68頃）一二・送悰上人帰京詩序「夫仏法之隆汚。系_二乎師法_一。屋宇之興廃。属_二乎有司_一」〔荀子‐性悪〕② 手本とすること。師として従うこと。※日本詩史（1771）二「僉師_二法晩唐_一、深造_二巧妙_一」

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