宝瓶ほうびょう

noun

vase; treasure vase

In Buddhist contexts, a precious vase or treasure vase, often used as a ritual object or symbol. Honorific language (sonkeigo) is used when referring to it respectfully.

• 宝瓶ほうびょうは仏ぶっ教きょうの儀ぎ式しきで用もちいられる。

  The treasure vase is used in Buddhist rituals.

noun

water vessel for esoteric Buddhist baptism

Specifically a vessel for water used in the esoteric Buddhist baptism ritual (灌頂, kanjō). This is a specialized ritual implement.

See also: 灌頂

• 灌かん頂じょうの儀ぎ式しきでは、宝瓶ほうびょうから水みずを注そそぐ。

  In the kanjō ceremony, water is poured from the treasure vase.