禅
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Noun referring to Zen Buddhism, a spiritual practice focused on meditation and enlightenment. Example: 『禅を学ぶ』 (zen o manabu, 'to study Zen').
Theme
At a local temple garden, User and their friend Kenji, who is a philosophy student, discuss the principles of Zen Buddhism and its influence on Japanese culture.
禅
ぜん
Zen (Buddhism)
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Think of 'Zen' Buddhism — it's the same word in English! 禅 (zen, 'Zen') is directly borrowed, so it's easy to recall as the spiritual practice of meditation and mindfulness.
Cultural Note
『禅』 (zen, 'Zen') is a major school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation, mindfulness, and direct experience. It has deeply influenced Japanese culture, including arts like 『茶道』 (sadou, 'tea ceremony') and 『書道』 (shodou, 'calligraphy').
Forms
Base: 禅Noun referring to Zen Buddhism, a spiritual practice focused on meditation and enlightenment. Example: 『禅を学ぶ』 (zen o manabu, 'to study Zen').