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禅
On'yomi
ゼン・セン
ZEN / SEN
Kun'yomi
しずか・ゆず.る
shizuka / yuzuru
Zen · silent meditation
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Details
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Frequency#1902
Radical示show(5)
Old Form禪
Description
Zen - meditation, enlightenment, Buddhist philosophy.
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Component Breakdown
禅=
礻単
Spirit + simple
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of altar and single. Meditating with single mind.
Symbolism
Meditation, enlightenment, tranquility. Represents core of Zen Buddhism and inner peace.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents spiritual unity and path to enlightenment through seated meditation. Core concept of training toward selflessness.
Anime & Manga
Games
風ノ旅ビト
Journey
Art game providing Zen-like experience through wordless journey
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Katamari Damacy
Unique game experience that clears the mind. Zen-like immersion
View on Amazon →Flower
Flower
Meditative game experience becoming a petal riding the wind
View on Amazon →Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
以心伝心
いしんでんしん
Mind to mind transmission; Wordless communication of truth - core of Zen teaching