Explanation of the name "通禅"
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Literature Reference: 劳师相借问,知我亦通禅。—— 《送僧栖真归杭州天竺寺》 The monk asked me in passing, knowing that I also understand Zen. Source from 'Song Seng Qizhen Gui Hangzhou Tianzhusi'.
通: Connection and fluency. It fundamentally conveys the idea of being unobstructed and smooth, and also carries the meaning of achieving a prominent or distinguished status.
禅: Abdication and transmission.
Meaning: Understanding Zen signifies profound wisdom and a clear state of mind.