他力(たりき)

Usage

他力(たりき)本願(ほんがん) is a common expression meaning "relying on others" (often with negative connotation in everyday use).

Buddhist origin

Originally a Buddhist term referring to salvation through Amida Buddha's compassion rather than one's own efforts. In Pure Land Buddhism, 他力(たりき)本願(ほんがん) is a positive concept of relying on Buddha's vow.

Similar words

• 自力(じりき) - one's own power; self-reliance

Common expressions

• 他力(たりき)本願(ほんがん) - relying on others (often negative in secular usage)
• 他力(たりき)に頼(たよ)る - to depend on others