secret teachings; initiation; diploma
Refers to the transmission of secret or esoteric knowledge, often in traditional arts, martial arts, or religious contexts. Can also denote the certificate or diploma given upon completion of such initiation.
Receive the secret teachings (or diploma) from the master.
Years of training are required to obtain the secret teachings of the tea ceremony.
Compound of 奥 (oku, 'inner, deep') and 許し (yurushi, 'permission, license'). Literally 'inner permission', referring to the granting of access to secret or esoteric teachings.