帰き命みょう

noun

devotion to the Buddha; taking refuge in the Buddha

Buddhist term for entrusting one's life to the Buddha and following the teachings; often used in the context of 南無帰命 (namu kimyō).

See also: 南無

• 「南な無む帰き命みょう」と唱となえることは、仏ほとけに身みをゆだねることを表あらわす。

  Chanting 'Namu kimyō' expresses entrusting oneself to the Buddha.