type of buddhism that asserts enlightenment can be attained through meditation, self-contemplation, and intuition rather then through faith and devotion and that it is practiced mainly in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. Also called Zen Buddhism.
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(Adverb)
to be calm, even keeled, not easily upset
Usage: lisa was so zen like in the middle of all that chaos
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(Abbreviation)
Zero Emissions Now
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(Adjective)
A very calming place or sense of well being.
Usage: My garden is a very zen place to meditate.
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(Noun)
Buddhism doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intutive insight
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A school of Mahayana Buddhism that asserts that enlightenment can be attained through meditation, self-contemplation, and intuition rather than through faith and devotion and that is practiced mainly in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam
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(Verb)
a state of mind; meditation; practice of yoga; calm, peaceful, undisturbed
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