EGAVE

zen

About 3.22 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. symbol ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Zenaga.
  2. noun Synonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditation.
  3. noun 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
  4. adjective Alternative letter-case form of Zen: of or related to Zen Buddhism, particularly its focus on indirect teaching of wisdom through riddles and stories.
  5. adjective Wise, displaying enlightenment or similar wisdom, insightful, unburdened and free of worries, extremely relaxed and capable.

Similar words

zen buddhism asia zine meditation cool accomplishment smooth noh chan zein

Often followed by

buddhism and master is masters buddhist in center meditation

Word family

Zen Zens

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