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二王禪

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: two kings zen

Senses:

  • Niō zen is an approach to Zen practice advocated by the Sōtō monk Suzuki Shōsan 鈴木正三 (1579–1655), according to which one should model their zazen on the two unmoving guardian kings subjugating evil demons. Shōsanʼs teaching on niō zen is recorded in the Roankyō 驢鞍橋. [Lisa Kochinski; source(s): ZGDJT]
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    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 0975c

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    Entry created: 2020-06-13