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[ぜん()·もん()]
zenmon
noun

English Meaning(s) for 禅門

noun
  1. Zen; entering the path of Zen

Definition and Synonyms for 禅門

Zen Buddhism a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight
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Zen Buddhism school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith
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Zen Buddhism China and Japan
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Meanings for each kanji in 禅門

» Zen; silent meditation
» gate; counter for cannons

Categories 禅門 is a member of

Buddhism the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
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Buddhism a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
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