行ぎょう乞こつ

noun

alms round; begging for food (Buddhist)

A Buddhist term for the practice of monks going on an alms round to receive food offerings. The Pali term 'pindacara' is sometimes used in English Buddhist contexts.

• 僧そう侶りょは毎まい朝あさ、行ぎょう乞こつに出でかける。

  The monk goes on an alms round every morning.