bodhidharma

/bɒdhiˈdɑr.mɑ/

Definitions

1. noun

A 5th-century Indian Buddhist monk who is said to have introduced Chan (Zen) Buddhism to China, and is often depicted as the father of Chinese Zen.

“Bodhidharma’s teachings had a profound impact on Chinese Buddhism.”

Synonyms

  • Buddhist monk
  • Zen master

Antonyms

  • Anti-Buddhist
  • Christian monk