（1） A teacher of the dharma; a monk or nun who acts as a guide to sentient beings （Skt. dharma-kathika; Tib. chos smra ba）. （2） In the Shidijing 十地经， a teacher who specializes in the instruction of the ten bodhisattva stages. In the Lotus Sutra 法华经， five types of dharma-teachers are introduced. （3） A person who knows the Buddhist teachings well. （4） A monk or nun.