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Rinzai

/ ˈrɪnzaɪ /

noun

  1. a Zen Buddhist school of Japan, characterized by the use of koans to lead to moments of insight and enlightenment
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Example Sentences

There’s a story from the ninth century about three Buddhist monks crossing a bridge in rural China and coming upon a disciple of the Zen master Rinzai.

Afterward, I write to Snyder as humbly as possible, apologizing for my nerve and invoking the Zen legend of Rinzai and Huang Po.

According to the parable, Rinzai spent three years studying at the latter’s monastery without receiving an interview with the master.

According to the parable, Rinzai spent three years studying at the latter’s monastery without receiving an interview with the master.

Afterward, I write to Snyder as humbly as possible, apologizing for my nerve and invoking the Zen legend of Rinzai and Huang Po.

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