bhikshu

[ bik-shoo ]

/ ˈbɪk ʃu /

a monk.

any of the first disciples of Buddha.

Also bhik·ku

[bik-oo] /ˈbɪk u/.

Origin of bhikshu

1805–15; < Sanskrit bhikṣú (> Pali bhikkhu)

bhc, bhd., bheesty, bhikhu, bhikkhuni, bhikshu, bhikshuni, bhil, bhilai, bhili, bhindi

A wise man should leave the dark state (of ordinary life), and follow the bright state (of the Bhikshu).

The Dhammapada |Unknown
Bhikshu, be not confident as long as thou hast not attained the extinction of desires.

The Dhammapada |Unknown
He who never identifies himself with name and form, and does not grieve over what is no more, he indeed is called a Bhikshu.

The Dhammapada |Unknown
There was a look of joyful satisfaction, however, in the bhikshu's countenance.

Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms |Fa-Hsien

Soon after this a bhikshu, pursuing his regular course of begging his food, entered the gate (of the place).

Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms |Fa-Hsien