Meaning

Primary

Zen Sect

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The zen religion is a part of Buddhism. It is the Zen sect of Buddhism.

Reading

ぜんしゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

禅宗では、心を無にして今に集中することを教えています。

In Zen Buddhism, they teach you to empty your mind and focus on the present moment.

心を落ち着けるために、禅宗の寺に行って座禅をしてみました。

To calm my mind, I went to a Zen temple and tried Zen meditation.

禅宗の教えに従って、彼はシンプルな生活を心がけています。

Following the teachings of Zen Buddhism, he tries to live a simple life.

Kanji Composition