REFUGE

Refuge

Buddhists "take refuge" in, or to "go for refuge" to, the Three Jewels or Triple Gem, . This can be done formally in lay and monastic ordination ceremonies.

The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Refuge (Buddhism)
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

refuge

Noun

  1. A state of safety, protection or shelter.
  2. A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
  3. Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort.
  4. An expedient to secure protection or defence.

Verb

  1. To return to a place of shelter.
  2. To shelter; to protect.


The above text is a snippet from Wiktionary: refuge
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

Need help with a clue?
Try your search in the crossword dictionary!