This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

法相宗

Readings

Kana: ほっそうしゅう、ほうそうしゅう
Romaji: hossoushū, housoushū
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

Hosso sect of Buddhism (Japanese equivalent of the Chinese Faxiang sect)

See also: 法相 (reading ほっそう, entry #2)

Kanji

Readings: ホウ、 ハッ、 ホッ、 フラン、 のり
Meanings: method, law, rule, principle, model, system
Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 あい-
Meanings: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Readings: シュウ、 ソウ、 むね
Meanings: religion, sect, denomination, main point, origin, essence