Glossary of Zen
- ranto
- (Japanese, "egg-shaped tower"). Tower on the tomb of a Zen monk.
- roshi
- (Japanese). Zen spiritual teacher.
- samu
- (Japanese, "work service"). Physical work performed at set times in Zen monasteries.
- zemban
- (Japanese, "Zen board"). Board used in long sessions of zazen to prop up the chin, thereby keeping from falling forward if sleepiness occurs.