also: さもん
shramana; wandering Buddhist monk
Buddhist term for a monk who has left home to practice asceticism and seek enlightenment. Often used in historical or scriptural contexts.
The shramana continued his journey while begging for alms.
Many anecdotes about shramanas are recorded in Buddhist scriptures.
Standard kanji spelling for the Buddhist term.
Alternate reading; less common than しゃもん.
From Sanskrit श्रमण (śramaṇa) via Chinese 沙門 (shāmén), meaning 'one who strives' or 'ascetic'.