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benefit (ri 利, riyaku 利益, rijun 利潤)

1. "Benefit" v.t. (riyaku 利益, rijun 利潤): to help others, either materially or spiritually. The aspiration of a bodhisattva. 2. "Benefit" n. (ri 利) is one of four virtues listed on the seniority chart (enkyō 圓鏡) and monastic seniority placard (kairōhai 戒臘牌).