上座【英】

Sthavira (A Title of the Buddhist Temple)

定义

佛教寺职。上座、寺主、维那（都维那）合称寺院三纲，职责是主持寺院宗教事务。

A position in a Buddhist temple. Sthavira, sizhu (vihara-svamin), and weina (karma-dana) are three positions in a Buddhist temple. The holder of each is in charge of different religious affairs.