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止観 (しかん) — calm abiding and clear observation (Tendai meditation) | Kumi Dictionary

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止観

止観

止し観かん

calm abiding and clear observation (Tendai meditation)

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しかん

Noun

1.

calm abiding and clear observation (Tendai meditation)

Buddhism

2.

Tendai

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Kanji that make up this word

と.まる・-ど.まり・と.める・-と.める・-ど.め・とど.める…(10)

み.る・しめ.す…(1)

outlook・look・appearance・condition・view

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