to strictly follow religious rules and practice Buddhism while living a normal family life instead of entering a monastery; often describes a layperson who practices self-cultivation at home

the practice of Buddhist teachings and rituals by secular practitioners who remain at home rather than joining a monastery

to practice religious or monastic cultivation while staying at home rather than joining a monastery

A person who lives a normal worldly life rather than being a monk or nun; specifically used in Buddhism to refer to a layman or laywoman.

lit. at home, one can spend a thousand days in comfort, but spending even a short time away from home can be challenging; there is no place like home

(proverb) one depends on one's parents when at home, and on one's friends when away from home

at home one depends on one's parents, but when away from home one depends on friends; emphasizes the importance of social connections