What does kanji 禪 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 禪 is Zen Buddhism.

How is kanji 禪 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 禪 are しずか, ゆず.る; the onyomi readings are セン, ゼン.

Example words that use kanji 禪 include 禅, 五門禅.

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禪

Meaning

Zen Buddhism

Zen Buddhism, silent meditation

Stroke Order

Variant: 禅 (Shinjitai) , 䄠 (Itaiji)

2 common entries

Showing 2 of 2 entries that include this kanji.

ぜん

Zen (Buddhism)

ごもんぜん

five approaches to meditation

5 reference sentences

彼は禪寺で修行している。

he is practicing at a zen temple.

毎日禪を組んでいる。

i practice zen meditation every day.

禪の心は静寂の中にある。

the heart of zen lies in silence.

禪宗の教えを学びたい。

i want to learn the teachings of the zen sect.

古代の王は位を禪譲した。

ancient kings abdicated their thrones.