abbreviation for the collection of supernatural tales titled Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling

a room in a home used for reading, writing, or private study; a more elegant or literary name for a [[书房|書房|shu1 fang2]]

To observe a religious fast or ritual purification by abstaining from meat, wine, or sexual activity; to purify oneself through bathing and clean dress before a major ceremony.

Japanese surname

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims observe fasting; also known as the month of fasting

A famous collection of short stories in Classical Chinese by the Qing dynasty writer [[蒲松龄|蒲松齡|pu2 song1 ling2]]. The tales often feature ghosts, fox spirits, and other supernatural beings to satirize social corruption and legal injustice.

to abstain from meat and spicy vegetables, often for religious reasons or as a vow; to eat a vegetarian diet

A dining hall or refectory in a Buddhist temple, often used for ceremonies or communal meals

The host of a Buddhist vegetarian dinner; also refers more broadly to a donor who provides food to monks

Islamic festival marking the end of the fast of Ramadan; also called [[尔德节|爾德節|er3 de2 jie2]]

Vegetarian food, especially the meatless meals served in a Buddhist or Taoist temple

days or duration set aside for religious fasting; a fast

To resume eating meat after a period of vegetarianism, often for religious reasons or health

To beg for food or alms; specifically of Buddhist monks or Taoist priests.

To observe a religious fast, particularly the Islamic fast from dawn to sunset during [[斋月|齋月|zhai1 yue4]]

(literary) a term of address for a Taoist priest or a temple acolyte

to purify oneself by fasting and washing before a religious ceremony or sacrifice; shows piety and respect

To fast according to Islamic law during the month of Ramadan

to beg for vegetarian food, typically by a monk or priest

fruit offered to gods or Buddha

(bound form) altar or place for Buddhist or Daoist worship and chanting; an altar used for magic arts

to give food to monks or nuns as an act of charity or devotion

the three specific months of the year according to the lunar calendar in which lay Buddhists observe extra dietary restrictions and religious practices

A massive 100-volume encyclopedia of Chinese calligraphy and painting commissioned by the Kangxi Emperor (completed in 1708). It catalogs historical theories, artist biographies, inscriptions, and authentication records. Also known as [[御定佩文斋书画谱|御定佩文齋書畫譜|yu4 ding4 pei4 wen2 zhai1 shu1 hua4 pu3]].

eight temporary vows or rules of discipline observed by Buddhist lay followers on certain days of the month

eight Buddhist precepts for lay followers to observe on specific days of the month

the Buddhist discipline of the eight precepts involving fasting and ethical conduct

eight Buddhist precepts for lay followers to observe on specific days of the month

"Night Chats from a Cold Study", a ten-volume book by the Northern Song Dynasty monk [[惠洪|惠洪|hui4 hong2]]. It focuses on poetry criticism, frequently quoting writers like [[苏轼|蘇軾|su1 shi4]] and [[黄庭坚|黃庭堅|huang2 ting2 jian1]], though it is also noted for containing some unreliable or fabricated anecdotes.

to be a vegetarian for religious reasons; to keep a lifelong vegetarian diet (usually referring to Buddhists)

Lent; the Christian period of forty days of fasting and prayer leading up to Easter

(Islam) the festival that marks the end of Ramadan

to fast or abstain from food

The Christian period of forty days before Easter; Lent

Great Fast; the period of fasting and repentance in the Christian calendar leading up to Easter

to fast; to observe a period of fasting for religious or ritual reasons

Notes from the Recluse Study; a famous collection of miscellanies and research notes written by the Southern Song dynasty scholar Hong Mai, covering history, literature, medicine, and social systems.

Lent; the period of forty days before Easter in the Christian calendar during which many people give up certain foods or activities

Imperial Encyclopedia of Calligraphy and Painting, a comprehensive Qing Dynasty anthology commissioned by the Kangxi Emperor and completed in 1708, covering art history, techniques, and biographies

Tranquility of the mind through the removal of external desires and distractions, often associated with Daoist meditation.

To follow a religious rule of abstaining from meat or certain foods; to stick to a vegetarian diet.

vegetarian food offered to gods, Buddhas, or the deceased; specifically meatless food provided by or for temples

(literary) to provide Buddhist monks with food or meals; to offer a vegetarian feast for the clergy

to show piety or respect by fasting and staying overnight at a location, usually the night before a ritual or ceremony

To clear the mind of worldly thoughts and concentrate the spirit; to cleanse the heart for spiritual or meditative purposes.

(Islam) the month of Ramadan or the religious fast observed during that month; also used for other religious festivals involving fasting like [[开斋节|開齋節|kai1 zhai1 jie2]] (Eid al-Fitr)

A Chinese folk religion that originated during the Ming dynasty, combining elements of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism; its followers practice vegetarianism and worship at home or in lay halls without becoming monks or nuns.

(literary) A room or building used for fasting or purification, historically located near official halls.

Buddhist or Daoist religious services involving fasting and prayers to spirits or deities to seek blessings and ward off calamities