禅
English meaning: Zen Buddhism
Japanese Definition
(日本語)禅とは、中国の禅宗を源流とし、12〜13世紀に日本に伝わった大乗仏教の一派である。座禅（坐禅）による直接的体験・悟りを重視し、経典の研究よりも実践を重んじる。禅は日本の芸術・武道・庭園・茶道・建築などに深い影響を与えた。
English Definition
A school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China (Chan Buddhism) and was introduced to Japan in the 12th–13th centuries. Zen emphasizes meditation (zazen) and direct experience over scriptural study. Zen has profoundly influenced Japanese arts, martial arts, garden design, and aesthetics, and has had global cultural impact.
Example
“禅は日本文化に深く根付いた仏教の一派です。”
In English: “Zen is a school of Buddhism deeply rooted in Japanese culture.”
Synonyms
- 禅宗
- 坐禅
Literary Heritage
“古池や 蛙飛び込む 水の音”
/Furuike ya / kawazu tobikomu / mizu no oto/
“The old silent pond — a frog jumps into the water — the sound of a splash.”
“この世をば どりゃおいとまと 咲く花に”
/Kono yo o ba / dorya oitoma to / saku hana ni/
“As the blossoms fall, this world bids farewell — saying: now I must go.”
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Language information
- Language
- 日本語
- Japanese
- Script
- Kana+Han
- Family
- Japonic
- Speakers
- 125M