Question

Is there a name for buildings in which Zen Buddhist meetings are held?

Answer 1

Zen meditation is an ancient Buddhist tradition that dates back to the Tang Dynastyin 7th century China. From its Chinese origins it spread to Korea, Japan and other Asian lands where it continues to thrive. The Japanese term “Zen” is a derivative of the Chinese word Ch’an, itself a translation of the Indian term dhyana, which means concentration or meditation.