"Rinzai" meaning in English

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Proper name

Rhymes: -aɪ Etymology: Japanese 臨済 Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|臨済}} Japanese 臨済 Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Rinzai
  1. A school of Zen buddhism in Japan, based on sudden enlightenment though koans and for that reason also known as the "sudden school". Wikipedia link: Rinzai Categories (topical): Buddhism Related terms: Soto

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