褝 (dān) - A variant form of the character 禪 (禅), & also refers to abdication of throne in ancient

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褝 · dān

A variant form of the character 禪 (禅), primarily meaning 'Zen' or 'meditation' in Buddhist context;

also refers to abdication of throne in ancient China.

A variant form of the character 禪 (禅),also refers to abdication of throne in ancient

Usage highlights

Zen meditationZen BuddhismZen templeZen masterZen philosophyZen enlightenment

Synonyms

  • 禪— standard form for Zen/meditation
  • 靜坐— quiet sitting meditation
  • 冥想— meditation

Antonyms

  • 動— movement (antonym to stillness in meditation)
  • 亂— chaos (antonym to mental clarity in Zen)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He practices Zen meditation (褝坐).
  • The Zen school of Buddhism (褝宗).
  • This temple follows Zen teachings (褝寺).
  • She studies Zen philosophy (褝学).

Collocations

  • Zen meditation(褝坐)
  • Zen Buddhism(褝宗)
  • Zen temple(褝寺)
  • Zen master(褝师)
  • Zen philosophy(褝学)
  • Zen enlightenment(褝悟)

Idioms

  • Sudden enlightenment in Zen(褝机顿悟)
  • Zen mind, beginner's mind(褝心初地)
  • Transmission outside the scriptures(教外别褝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from Buddhist meditation practices; central to Chan/Zen Buddhism.
  • The character represents the transmission of Buddhist teachings from master to disciple.
  • In historical context, also refers to the abdication ritual where emperor passes throne to successor.

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