Definition of Zen
:a Japanese sect of Mahayana Buddhism that aims at enlightenment by direct intuition through meditation
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Origin and Etymology of zen
Japanese, religious meditation
Definition of Zen
1
:of, relating to, or associated with Zen Buddhism
- a Zen monk/priest/master
2 a
:suggestive of the teachings or practice of Zen Buddhism
- Paddling, itself, is a Zen art: Anyone can do it, yet you can spend a lifetime perfecting it.
- —Jim Albrecht
b
:having or showing qualities (such as meditative calmness and an attitude of acceptance) popularly associated with practitioners of Zen Buddhism
- "I hate to use this word, but Owen is very 'Zen,'" said Rita Nagel, a vice president at Goldman, Sachs. "When some traders start losing money they get nervous. Owen stays very relaxed."
First Known Use of zen
1881
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