GLOSSARY
Here we use English unless there's good reason not to. These are some of the non-English, practice-related words one will hear at the Chicago Zen Center:
Daisan: One-on-one meeting with a senior student concerning one's practice and practice-related concerns
Dokusan: One-on-one meeting with the teacher concerning one's practice, koan work, and the confirmation of insight
Gassho: Hands held palm-to-palm, depending on the context accompanied by a bow
Han: The wooden block that is struck before formal rounds, teisho or chanting
Inkin Bell: The bell that is used to mark time and movement
Kentan: Morning review and greeting of the zendo by the teacher
Kesu: Metal bowl gongs used during chanting and other services
Kinhin: Walking meditation
Kyosaku: The flattened, wooden "encouragement" stick
Mokugyo: Wooden "fish" drum used to keep time during chanting
Rakusu: The abbreviated robe of the Buddha worn about the neck
Teisho: The formal talk of a Zen teacher
Umpan: Gong sounded for meals
Zazen: Seated meditation
Zendo: Meditation Hall