Definitions for "Dokusan"
(J) formal interview with the Zen master or teacher who has received full Dharma transmission.
Privatel meditation instruction with the teacher which usually takes place during formal zazen. The student may bring up questions about sitting practice, or get a Zen perspective on problems he or she is having in any aspect of daily life.
a private meeting between the master and pupil
Sanzen on an individual, voluntary basis with the roshi. Most sanzen at Rinzai monasteries is dokusan. Contrasts with sosan.