What are Buddhist priests called?

Thus various Teachers can be called: Dharma Master, Zen Master, Vinaya Master… (There is no necessarily a difference between, for example, Dharma Master and Zen Master, so one can be both). Apart from being an official priest or Teacher of particular tradition, there is a possibility of teaching Buddhism independently. read more

Buddhist monks live a strict and simple life with the aim of attaining Nirvana, a meditative state of peace only achievable once a person overcomes all sense of craving and suffering. To do this, monks live under a stringent framework of rules known as the Vinaya. read more

In various countries Buddhist priests can be called differently, in local languages — like “Buddhist priest” in English. There are common traditional designations for monks and laity in Pali and in Sanskrit: full ordination monks are bhikkhu (Pali), bhikshu (Sanskrit), lay practitioners are upasaka. See also Anagarika and Śrāmaṇera. read more

I call a Buddhist priest the same thing I call any other male who does not wish to be called by name: Sir. It is a term of politeness, and should offend on one. I hope this helps you. read more