Hinayana monk
Archaic Buddhist term for a monk of the Hinayana tradition, emphasizing personal enlightenment. Rare in modern usage outside historical or doctrinal contexts.
声聞僧 is an old Buddhist term referring to a monk who practices seeking personal enlightenment.
From 声聞 (しょうもん, 'śrāvaka', a disciple who hears the Buddha's teachings) + 僧 (そう, 'monk'). The term is historically associated with early Buddhist schools.