chán
mén

technical
common

Meaning of 禅门

禅门 means the gate of Buddhism; Buddhism (especially Zen Buddhism) as an institution. Pronounced chán mén.

  • the gate of Buddhism; Buddhism (especially Zen Buddhism) as an institution

Definitions & Examples

zǎo
nián
biàn便
guī
chán
mén
 
qián
xīn
xiū
xíng
 

He converted to Buddhism early in life and devoted himself to spiritual practice.

Chán
mén
jiǎng
jiū
dùn
 

The Zen sect emphasizes sudden enlightenment.

Zhè
wèi
gāo
sēng
shì
chán
mén
tài
dǒu
 

This eminent monk is a leading authority in the Zen Buddhist community.