noun
Buddhist term referring to a state of balance or equality in Zen. Rare outside specialized contexts.
禅の教えでは、満遍の境地が重視されることがある。
In Zen teachings, the state of 満遍 (balance/equality) is sometimes emphasized.
The word 満遍 is usually used in the form 満遍なく.
Rare standalone kanji form; almost always appears in the adverbial phrase 満遍なく.
Kana spelling, mainly encountered in the phrase まんべんなく.
The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 満 (full) and 遍 (everywhere) suggest a sense of completeness and pervasiveness, which aligns with the meaning 'entirety'.