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IPA/zɛn/

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noun

Alternative letter-case form of zen: (religion) enlightenment and (informal) mindful action, instruction, or behavior considered similar to Zen.

“Hōyen... used to produce his own hand and ask his disciples, why it was called a hand? When we know the reason, there is satori and we have Zen.”

adjective

Of or related to Zen Buddhism.

“Zen meditation”

adjective

Alternative letter-case form of zen.

“"It sounds very Zen," I said. "A log cabin with no logs."”

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