last rites; requiem; words for the dead
Buddhist term for the final words or sutra recited to guide the spirit of the deceased. Also used in the idiom 引導を渡す (to give the final push, to dismiss someone).
The monk recited the last rites for the deceased.
The president finally gave him his walking papers.
conversion to Buddhism; guiding to Buddhism
Rare Buddhist term for leading someone to the Buddhist faith. Not used in everyday language.
This book was written to guide people to Buddhism.