入にゅう定じょう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

entering deep meditation; samādhi

Buddhist term for entering a state of profound meditative absorption. Often used in the context of a monk's practice.

Antonyms: 出定

• 高こう僧そうが洞どう窟くつで入にゅう定じょうしたと伝つたえられている。

  It is said that a high priest entered deep meditation in the cave.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

death of a high-ranking priest; passing away in meditation

Specifically refers to the death of a high-ranking Buddhist priest, often while in a meditative state. Not used for ordinary people.

• その名めい僧そうは座すわったまま入にゅう定じょうした。

  The renowned monk passed away while seated in meditation.