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The character "禅", in its traditional form "禪", originally derived from a component indicating an altar or sacrifice combined with a phonetic element, and its earliest meaning in Chinese was associated with the ceremonial abdication of a ruler, conveying a sense of ritualistic transfer of power. This political and sacrificial meaning was later entirely overshadowed by its adoption as a transliteration for the Sanskrit term "dhyāna", which refers to a state of deep meditative concentration. This Buddhist conceptual meaning, focusing on inward contemplation and mental discipline, became the primary and enduring significance of the character. Consequently, "禅" now operates within two distinct semantic spheres: its largely archaic historical usage concerning imperial succession and its predominant spiritual meaning, which extends to the broader school of Chan (Zen) Buddhism and its associated aesthetic principles.
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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。