Sanzen

Nowadays, Sanzen is a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and from different parts of the world. From its origins to its impact on modern society, Sanzen has been the subject of study, debate and reflection. Its relevance and significance make it a topic of universal interest, since its influence extends to different areas, including culture, politics, science and technology. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Sanzen, from its history to its impact today, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and enriching vision of this fascinating topic.

Sanzen (参禅), aka nisshitsu (入室), means going to a Zen master for instruction. In the Rinzai school, it has the same meaning as dokusan, which is specifically a private interview between student and master, often centering on the student's grasp of an assigned koan. If the master rings a bell to dismiss the student, this means the student's understanding is not right and that their work with the koan must continue. It is typically held twice a day in a monastery, though during a week-long sesshin sanzen may take place as often as four times in one day.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Fischer-Schreiber 1989, pg. 306
  2. ^ Loori, 80
  3. ^ Suzuki, 105-106
  4. ^ Chadwick, 249
  5. ^ Omori, 145

References

  • Chadwick, David (1994). Thank You and OK!: An American Zen Failure in Japan. Arkana. ISBN 0-14-019457-6. OCLC 29638449.
  • Loori, John Daido (2002). The Art of Just Sitting: Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Shikantaza. Wisdom Publications. ISBN 0-86171-327-3. OCLC 49773732.
  • Fischer-Schreiber, Ingrid; Schuhmacher, Stephan; Woerner, Gert (1989). The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Hinduism. Shambhala Publications. ISBN 0-87773-433-X.
  • Omori, Sogen; Dōgen Hosokawa; Roy Kenichi Yoshimoto (1996). An Introduction to Zen Training: A Translation of Sanzen Nyumon. Kegan Paul International. ISBN 0-7103-0534-6. OCLC 35042686.
  • Suzuki, D.T.; Zenchu Sato (2004). The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk. Cosimo Classics. ISBN 1-59605-041-1. OCLC 67391001.


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