zen

zen · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A Japanese school of Buddhism emphasizing meditation and intuition.

  2. 2.

    [informal]A state of calm attentiveness; peaceful equilibrium.

  3. 3.

    [as adjective]Characterized by calmness and simplicity.

Related words

See also: Buddhism, calm, meditation, mindfulness
Synonyms: meditation, mindfulness

Etymology

From Japanese zen, from Chinese chán ("meditation"), from Sanskrit dhyāna ("meditation, thought").