thiền đường
Definition
- Noun:
- A Zen hall or meditation hall: A building or dedicated space within a Buddhist temple complex, specifically used for the practice of seated meditation (zazen) and other Zen Buddhist rituals and teachings.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các thiền sinh tĩnh lặng bước vào thiền đường. (The meditation students quietly entered the Zen hall.)
- Thiền đường là nơi quan trọng nhất trong một tu viện Thiền. (The meditation hall is the most important place in a Zen monastery.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often associated with the architectural and functional space in Zen (Thiền) Buddhism, distinct from general worship halls (chính điện).
Variants and Related Words
- Thiền viện (n): A Zen monastery or a large temple dedicated primarily to Zen practice.
- Tịnh thất (n): A hermitage or a quiet, simple dwelling for meditation, often smaller and more personal than a formal .
Synonyms
- Meditation hall
- Zendo (the Japanese term, often used in English contexts for a Zen meditation hall)
Notes on Usage
- While the referenced dictionary notes an archaic meaning as "pagoda," in modern, specific usage related to Buddhism, almost exclusively refers to a hall for meditation practice, not a pagoda (which is or ).