Buddhist Zen sect; the gate of Buddhism
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
the gate of Buddhism; Buddhism (especially Zen Buddhism) as an institution
literaryA literary term referring to the Buddhist monastic community, teachings, or the Zen sect specifically.
Tā他
zǎo早
nián年
biàn便
guī皈
yī依
chán禅
mén门
，
qián潜
xīn心
xiū修
xíng行
。
He converted to Buddhism early in life and devoted himself to spiritual practice.
Chán禅
mén门
jiǎng讲
jiū究
dùn顿
wù悟
。
The Zen sect emphasizes sudden enlightenment.
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Zhè这
wèi位
gāo高
sēng僧
shì是
chán禅
mén门
tài泰
dǒu斗
。
This eminent monk is a leading authority in the Zen Buddhist community.