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禪機

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Basic Meaning: Chan functioning

Senses:

  • The wondrous functions of the Chan/Seon/Zen master, usually referring to the instruction of disciples through mundane gestures such as rapping a stick or shouting. Syn. 機用, 禪用 and 大機大用. 〔西山夜話; 夢窗國師語錄 T 2555.80.493b11〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Yokoi, Nakamura, LinYutang]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 646

    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 677c

    Japanese-English Zen Buddhist Dictionary (Yokoi) 842

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 854b

    Bussho kaisetsu daijiten (Ono) ⑥390c

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    Entry created: 2012-06-27