thiền sư

thiền sư

Thiền sư ngồi tĩnh tọa dưới gốc cây cổ thụ.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Zen Master: A title for a senior, highly accomplished, and often enlightened monk or teacher in the Zen (Thiền) Buddhist tradition. A Zen master is recognized for deep spiritual insight, extensive meditation practice, and the authority to teach and guide students (disciples) on the path to enlightenment.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Thiền sư Thích Nhất Hạnh là một nhà lãnh đạo tinh thần được kính trọng trên toàn thế giới. (Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is a spiritual leader respected worldwide.)
    • Các đệ tử đến để nghe thiền sư giảng pháp. (The disciples came to listen to the Zen master's dharma talk.)
    • Ngôi chùa cổ này từng là nơi tu hành của một vị thiền sư nổi tiếng. (This ancient temple was once the place of practice for a famous Zen master.)
Advanced Usage
  • The title "Thiền sư" implies a high level of spiritual attainment and formal recognition within a Zen lineage. It is not a term used for novice monks or general clergy.
  • In historical and literary contexts, "Thiền sư" often refers to key figures in the transmission of Zen Buddhism, especially in Vietnam (Trúc Lâm tradition), China, Japan, and Korea.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sư (n): A general term for a monk, priest, or teacher (often Buddhist). Less specific than "thiền sư."
  • Đại sư (n): Great Master. A title of high honor for a profoundly influential Buddhist master, which may sometimes overlap with or be used alongside "thiền sư."
  • Hòa thượng (n): Venerable Monk. A high-ranking title in the Buddhist monastic system, often administrative. A "thiền sư" may also be a "hòa thượng," but the terms emphasize different aspects (spiritual mastery vs. monastic rank).
Synonyms
  • Zen Master
  • Roshi (Japanese Zen title)
  • Spiritual Master (in the context of Zen Buddhism)
Related Concepts
  • Thiền (n): Zen; the meditation practice and school of Buddhism.
  • Thiền định (n): Meditation, the practice of focused concentration and mindfulness.
  • Đệ tử (n): Disciple, a student of a master.
  • Giác ngộ (n/v): Enlightenment; to become enlightened, the ultimate goal in Zen.