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The traditional form 禪 is a phono-semantic compound with the 示 (altar, spirit) radical on the left providing meaning, and 單 (dān) on the right providing sound; its simplified form 禅 uses the corresponding 礻 and 单. Originally, the character related to ancient imperial rituals, such as sacrifices to the earth or formal abdication. With the arrival of Buddhism in China, it was adopted to transliterate the Sanskrit dhyāna, meaning a state of deep meditation. Today, its primary meaning centers on Buddhist meditation, Zen philosophy, and contemplation.
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禅是一种哲学。
禅宗来自中国。
练习禅修可以静心。
这座寺庙充满禅意。
他每天打坐修行禅法。
通过学习禅宗，他找到了内心的平静。
禅的智慧不仅限于宗教，还影响着日常生活。
在现代快节奏的社会中，禅修成为一种流行的减压方式。