noun
Buddhist term for a temple, monastery, or convent; often used in formal or religious contexts.
この精舎は平安時代に建立された。
This temple was built in the Heian period.
僧たちは精舎で修行に励んでいる。
The monks are devoting themselves to training at the monastery.
From Buddhist terminology, originally referring to a dwelling place for monks (vihāra). The kanji 精 (refined, spirit) and 舎 (building, house) together convey a place of spiritual refinement.