zen
Synonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditationSynonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditation.
» It would be fantastic to have a zen garden in front of the house!
Es wäre fantastisch, einen Zen-Garten vor meinem Haus zu haben. — Manfredo
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2 senses(uncountable)Synonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditation.
school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan
(uncountable)An approach to instruction, understanding, or an activity similarly emphasizing simplicity and intuition rather than conventional thinking or fixation on goals.
the zen of cooking
the zen of passing the bar exam
Examples
15 sentencesIt would be fantastic to have a zen garden in front of the house!
deEs wäre fantastisch, einen Zen-Garten vor meinem Haus zu haben. — Manfredo
They say Zen cultivates our mind.
Read the "Manual of Zen Buddhism."
They say that Zen strengthens our mind.
"My nickname 'Nonong' is rather Zen." "Indeed!"
Origin
From Zen. In more general use, popularized by Eugen Herrigel's 1948 Zen in the Art of ArchFrom Zen. In more general use, popularized by Eugen Herrigel's 1948 Zen in the Art of Archery and Robert M. Pirsig's 1974 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
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Synonyms
14 synonyms- a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight:Zen Buddhism
- school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan:Zen Buddhism
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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