noun
Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism
One of the major Japanese Zen sects, emphasizing kōan practice and sudden enlightenment.
臨済宗は鎌倉時代に中国から伝わった。
The Rinzai school was introduced from China during the Kamakura period.
彼は臨済宗の僧侶です。
He is a monk of the Rinzai school.