also: げてん · げでん
The monk was well-versed not only in Buddhist scriptures but also in non-Buddhist writings.
Standard kanji form; the reading がいてん is the most common modern reading.
Common reading in Buddhist contexts; it is usual for the Buddhist sense.
Obsolete kana usage; included for recognition of historical texts.
From 外 (outside) + 典 (canon, scripture). The term originally referred to writings outside a religious canon, with specific applications in Christianity and Buddhism.