also: せつじゅ
gentle conversion to Buddhism; proselytization
Buddhist term for guiding someone to the faith through gentle persuasion rather than forceful means.
The monk interacted with people with a spirit of gentle conversion.
Standard kanji form for this Buddhist term.
Alternate reading; less common than しょうじゅ.
The term is composed of 摂 (to take in, to receive) and 受 (to accept), reflecting the concept of receiving and guiding others into Buddhism. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.