Buddhism (as an inner teaching)
Buddhist term contrasting 内教 (Buddhism as the 'inner' or true teaching) with 外教 (non-Buddhist teachings). Rare outside Buddhist contexts.
Antonyms: 外教 (げきょう)
They discussed the difference between Buddhism (inner teaching) and non-Buddhist teachings.
foreign religion; Christianity · non-Buddhist religion
Inner Palace Music Bureau; imperial dance training hall
From 内 (inner) + 教 (teaching), a Buddhist term distinguishing Buddhism from other teachings.