Synonyms for
zen
Of or related to Zen Buddhism.
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All Definitions for Zen

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1Of or related to Zen Buddhism.
2A school of Mahayana Buddhism characterized by sudden enlightenment achieved by indirect means and principally associated with China and Japan.
3Wise, displaying enlightenment or similar wisdom, insightful, unburdened and free of worries, extremely relaxed and capable.
4An approach to instruction, understanding, or an activity similarly emphasizing simplicity and intuition rather than conventional thinking or fixation on goals.
5Synonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditation.
6Alternative letter-case form of zen: (religion) enlightenment and (informal) mindful action, instruction, or behavior considered similar to Zen. [(religion) Synonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditation.]
7Alternative letter-case form of zen. [(colloquial) Wise, displaying enlightenment or similar wisdom, insightful, unburdened and free of worries, extremely relaxed and capable.]
8Alternative letter-case form of Zen: of or related to Zen Buddhism, particularly its focus on indirect teaching of wisdom through riddles and stories. [(religion) Of or related to Zen Buddhism.]

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