Zen Names, Meanings, and their History

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Bhiksu (BHIK-soo)

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Butsugen (buht-soo-gen)

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Daishin (dah-ee-shin)

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Enmei (en-may)

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Eshin (eh-SHEEN)

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Genjo (GEN-joh)

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Genkaku (gen-kah-koo)

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