Usually means: Japanese Zen sect emphasizing meditation.
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▸ noun:  A school of Zen buddhism in Japan, based on sudden enlightenment though koans and for that reason also known as the "sudden school".

Similar:
ronin, renku, Risshun, randori, rakan, Raku, ryuteki, lamrim, karezza, rakugo, more...

Opposite:
soto, Obaku

Phrases:
Rinzai school, more...

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Similar:
ronin, renku, Risshun, randori, rakan, Raku, ryuteki, lamrim, karezza, rakugo, more...

Opposite:
soto, Obaku

Phrases:
Rinzai school, more...



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