禅僧
Meanings
1
Zen priest; Zen monk
Refers specifically to a priest or monk of the Zen school of Buddhism. Can be used for both ordained priests and monks in training.
That Zen priest sits in zazen meditation every morning.
I read the teachings of a famous Zen monk in a book.
Usage patterns
- 禅僧になるto become a Zen monk
After graduating from university, he became a Zen monk.
- 禅僧が座禅を組むa Zen monk sits in zazen meditation
Early in the morning, the Zen monks were sitting in zazen meditation.
- 〈場所〉で修行する禅僧a Zen monk who trains at a place (e.g. a temple)
Many Zen monks train at this temple.