National preceptor (in Korean Buddhist tradition)
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In the Korean Buddhist tradition, a National Preceptor is a state-appointed eminent monk recognized for exceptional spiritual authority and doctrinal leadership, often serving as a key advisor to the throne and guide for the sangha.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist ecclesiastical office
ⓘ
religious title ⓘ state-appointed monastic position ⓘ |
| appointedBy |
monarch
ⓘ
state ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
royal court
ⓘ
state-sponsored temples ⓘ |
| country | Korea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| domain |
Buddhist doctrine
ⓘ
monastic discipline ⓘ state–sangha relations ⓘ |
| eligibilityRequirement |
eminent reputation among monks
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recognized doctrinal mastery ⓘ recognized exceptional spiritual attainment ⓘ |
| function |
guide monastic community
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legitimize royal authority through Buddhist doctrine ⓘ oversee Buddhist education ⓘ promote state protection Buddhism ⓘ provide religious counsel to the king ⓘ |
| hasAuthorityOver | Korean Buddhist sangha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAuthorityType |
doctrinal authority
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spiritual authority ⓘ |
| hasRole |
advisor to the throne
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doctrinal authority ⓘ eminent monk ⓘ guide for the sangha ⓘ spiritual leader ⓘ |
| historicalContext | pre-modern Korean dynasties ⓘ |
| historicalFunction | mediate between monarchy and sangha ⓘ |
| involves |
advising on Buddhist policy
ⓘ
interpreting Buddhist scriptures for the state ⓘ supervising major Buddhist ceremonies ⓘ |
| recognitionBasis |
doctrinal leadership
ⓘ
exceptional spiritual authority ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Goryeo Buddhism
NERFINISHED
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royal preceptor ⓘ state preceptor NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Korean Buddhism
ⓘ
Mahayana Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sphereOfInfluence |
Buddhist institutions in Korea
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court politics ⓘ state ritual ⓘ |
| status | highest-ranking Buddhist cleric in the realm ⓘ |
| titleLanguage | Korean ⓘ |
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