noun
Buddhist term, originally an abbreviation of 僧伽藍摩. Refers to a large temple complex or monastery, often with historical or architectural significance.
See also: 僧伽藍摩
京都の古い伽藍を訪ねるのが好きです。
I like visiting old temples in Kyoto.
noun, used as a suffix
temple building
Used as a suffix in compound nouns to refer to a specific temple building or hall, e.g., 金堂伽藍 (main hall).
この寺の金堂伽藍は江戸時代に建てられた。
The main hall of this temple was built in the Edo period.
この伽藍は国宝に指定されている。
This temple complex is designated a national treasure.
Abbreviation of 僧伽藍摩 (sōgyaranma), a transliteration of Sanskrit saṃghārāma, meaning a Buddhist monastery or temple complex.