word
Japanese
Zen
ZEN
/zɛn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
zen
Dictionary meaning
A school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation and intuition over doctrinal study.
History and origin
Japanese/Sanskrit
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