noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Zen meditation; meditative consultation with the head abbot
Refers to the practice of seated meditation (zazen) in Zen Buddhism, and also to the formal private interview (dokusan/sanzen) with a Zen master. Often used in the context of monastic training.
毎朝、禅堂で参禅する。
Every morning, I practice Zen meditation in the meditation hall.
修行僧は老師に参禅
The trainee monk has a meditative consultation with the master to check the answer to the koan.