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Zen
[ zen ]
noun
- Chinese Ch'an [chahn]. Buddhism. a Mahayana movement, introduced into China in the 6th century a.d. and into Japan in the 12th century, that emphasizes enlightenment for the student by means of meditation and direct, intuitive insights, accepting formal studies and observances only when they form part of such means. Compare koan, mondo 1.
- the discipline and practice of this sect.
- (lowercase) a state of meditative calm in which one uses direct, intuitive insights as a way of thinking and acting.
adjective
- of or relating to Zen Buddhism:
Zen monasteries.
- having characteristics or qualities associated with the discipline or practice of Zen Buddhism:
Fishing is a Zen hobby.
- (sometimes lowercase) relaxed and calmly accepting of a situation:
I’m usually very Zen about my investments.
Zen
/ zɛn /
noun
- a Japanese school, of 12th-century Chinese origin, teaching that contemplation of one's essential nature to the exclusion of all else is the only way of achieving pure enlightenment
- modifier of or relating to this school
Zen Buddhism
Zen
- An approach to religion, arising from Buddhism , that seeks religious enlightenment by meditation in which there is no consciousness of self.
Notes
Derived Forms
- ˈZenist, noun
- ˈZenic, adjective
Other Words From
- Zenic adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of Zen1
Word History and Origins
Origin of Zen1
Example Sentences
“Nobody has contacted us – nobody from the government, nobody from any group,” said Niran Ali, a 56-year-old woman whose shop, Zen Baby Fashion, had disappeared with virtually all of its stock.
“He seemed to be very, I mean, Zen Buddhist.”
“I think a lot of gamers paused the water stage just to Zen out,” said David Lloyd, the founder of the video game music community OC ReMix.
He was deeply impacted by Japanese Zen philosophy and this meditative mindset was often reflected in his paintings.
The ancient Persian paisley motif has long been a symbol for strength and fertility, and a brushed Zen circle filling one panel represents inner peace while doubling as a planetary emblem.
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