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chan

chan

1 9.9
A Chinese form of Buddhism that teaches meditation for direct understanding
  • noun
  • /tʃæn/
translation icon : budismo chán
  • The same thing is called Chan, which became Zen.

And they mixed and they formed a religion called Chan.

Examples

  • Usually, children are content with just their first names, but you can add the suffix "chan" for girls and "kun" for boys if you like.

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  • Like, I assume siblings call each other by first names (with maybe "chan" and "kun" used respectively).

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  • The same thing is called chan, which became Zen.

  • Practicing Chan can lead to deeper personal insights and understanding of oneself.

  • Many people explore chan as a way to cultivate mindfulness and tranquility.

Synonyms

Zen
vschan
9 5.9

A type of Buddhism that uses meditation and direct experience to reach enlightenment

is the Chinese-origin school sharing those practices but with a different traditional name
Zen Buddhism
vschan
1 4.0

A type of Buddhism that teaches meditation and direct insight to reach enlightenment

is the Chinese-origin version known by another name in Japan

Surface Forms

chan singular
chans plural

Etymology

Chan comes from the Chinese word for a Buddhist practice, which itself comes from the old Sanskrit word dhyāna, meaning 'meditation'. So chan is the Chinese form of meditation, the same tradition called Zen in Japan.