（tisthati）. （1） To maintain， hold firmly to. Especially "preserve the teachings." （2） Dwelling， abode. Position， standpoint， viewpoint， basis. Buddhahood （adhistha^na）. （3） Same as jiachi 加持. （4） To maintain equanimity unfailingly. （5） One who dwells in a monastery and cleaves to the Buddha-dharma. A superintendent monk. To act as supervisor and teacher of a monastery. （6） In the phrase ruhezhuchi 如何住持 it means "What is the conditions （method）... （7） To depend on; a base， a rule. It is defined as dependence on the Buddha， who confers his strength on all and upholds them.