priestly teacher; Buddhist priest who is one's teacher
Refers specifically to a Buddhist priest who acts as a teacher or mentor to a disciple. Used in religious or monastic contexts.
He is respected as the priestly teacher of the young monks.
Compound of 師 (teacher, master) and 僧 (Buddhist priest). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination directly conveys the meaning of a priest who serves as a teacher.