General term for a learned person; somewhat formal or literary.
He is known as one of the greatest scholars of our time.
Buddhist scholar; temple researcher; student of Buddhism
Specifically a scholar of Buddhist studies, often affiliated with a temple. The cross-reference to 学生 (がくしょう) suggests a historical or specialized usage.
See also: 学生
Many Buddhist scholars gather at that temple and devote themselves to studying the scriptures.