不惜身命ふしゃくしんみょう

noun

unsparing devotion to Buddhism; giving body and soul to Buddhist practice

A Buddhist yojijukugo expressing wholehearted, self-sacrificing dedication to the Buddha's teachings. Often used in religious or literary contexts; not an everyday expression.

See also: 可惜身命

• 不惜身命ふしゃくしんみょうの精せい神しんで修しゅ行ぎょうに励はげむ。

  Devote oneself to training with the spirit of giving body and soul to Buddhism.

• 不惜身命ふしゃくしんみょうの誓ちかいを立たてて仏ぶつ道どうに入はいる。

  Enter the Buddhist path with a vow of unsparing devotion.