Zazen vs. Zendo — What's the Difference?

Zazen (literally "seated meditation"; Japanese: 座禅; simplified Chinese: 坐禅; traditional Chinese: 坐禪; pinyin: zuò chán; Wade–Giles: tso4-ch'an2, pronounced [tswô ʈʂʰǎn]) is a meditative discipline that is typically the primary practice of the Zen Buddhist tradition. The meaning and method of zazen varies from school to school, but in general it can be regarded as a form of anapanasati.

A hall at a Zen buddhist monastery where formal seated meditation (zazen) is practiced.

The primary form of meditation in Zen Buddhism, practiced while sitting cross-legged.

(Buddhism) A form of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism.