Every morning, I practice zazen at a nearby temple.
禅
Zen, silent meditation
Kanji
Grade
Grade 8
Strokes
13 strokes
Radical
示部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ゼン, セン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
しずか, ゆずる
Nanori (Name Reading)
よし
Common Readings
ゼン
Example sentences
Practice zazen at a Zen Buddhist temple to calm the mind.
He was deeply impressed by the teachings of Zen.
The teaching of 'sottaku-doji' represents the spirit of Zen.
There are many old Zen temples in Kyoto.
In Zen temple meals, the use of strong-smelling vegetables is often forbidden.
A Zen monk is quietly practicing Zen meditation.
The Muromachi period Zen monk Sesshu is known as a master of ink wash painting.
Many trainee monks gathered seeking the teachings of the famous Zen master.
The Zen master gave a loud shout 'Katsu!' to his disciple.
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