What does Zen mean?

1. A Buddhist term that refers to eliminating distracting thoughts and sitting quietly: zazen. Practice Zen. [ chán ]

2. Generally refers to Buddhist things: Zen forest. Zen staff. [ chán ]

3. Zen: accept Zen. Zen position. [ shàn ]

Detailed explanation:

1. Indicates things related to Buddhism.

Zen door, Zen bed

2. Refers to the Zen room.

Extended information on Zen rooms and Zen pavilions

The classical Chinese version of "Shuowen Jiezi": Zen means offering sacrifices to heaven. Follow the instructions, single tone.

The vernacular version of "Shuowen Jiezi": Zen, offering sacrifices to heaven. The glyph uses "shi" as the side character and "dan" as the sound character character.

Word explanation:

1. Chan Zen

[cān chán] The practice method of Zen Buddhism. That is to say, Zen practitioners go to various places to study in order to seek enlightenment. Generally speaking, those who follow the teachings of sitting meditation or participating in Hua Tou are also called practicing meditation. See [Zen]

2. Zen Forest

[chán lín] refers to a Buddhist temple.

3. Zen theory

[chán lǐ] refers to the teachings of Buddhism.

4. Zenyuan

[chán yuàn] Buddhist temple; temple.

5. Shu Chan

[shū chán] means different ways of passing on the throne.