Definition of zen Zen
/zɛˈn/ - [zen] - Zen
We found 9 definitions of zen from 4 different sources.
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What does zen mean?
WordNet
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| zen - a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight | ||
| Zen Buddhism | ||
| buddhism the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth | ||
| zen - school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan | ||
| Zen Buddhism | ||
| buddhism the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth | ||
| zen - street name for lysergic acid diethylamide | ||
| acid, back breaker, battery-acid, dose, dot, Elvis, loony toons, Lucy in the sky with diamonds, pane, superman, window pane, Zen | ||
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Wiktionary 
- zen (Noun)
A denomination of Buddhism elaborated in Japan. - zen (Noun)
A philosophy of calm reminiscent of that of the Buddhist denomination. - zen (Adjective)
Extremely relaxed and collected.
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A school of Mahāyāna Buddhism notable for its emphasis on mindful acceptance of the present moment, spontaneous action, and letting go of self-conscious and judgmental thinking. -
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A powerful hallucinogenic drug manufactured from lysergic acid.
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Zen is a name for Mahāyāna Buddhist schools. Zen is a form of Buddhism that uses meditation to try to get enlightenment. The word "zen" comes from the Japanese name for this branch of Buddhism.
In the 20th century, mostly in the Western world, Zen started also being used to mean certain philosophies and art forms, such as rock gardens, paintings and tapestries.
Zen was often used by the Japanese, and many schools were formed.
