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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024Zen /zɛn/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- Eastern Religionsa movement of Buddhism, introduced into China in the 6th century a.d. and into Japan in the 12th century, that emphasizes learning by means of meditation and direct, intuitive insights.
- Eastern Religionsthe discipline and practice of this sect.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Zen (zen),USA pronunciation n. - Eastern ReligionsChinese, Ch'an. [Buddhism.]a Mahayana movement, introduced into China in the 6th century a.d.and into Japan in the 12th century, that emphasizes enlightenment for the student by the most direct possible means, accepting formal studies and observances only when they form part of such means. Cf. koan, mondo.
- Eastern Religionsthe discipline and practice of this sect.
Also called Zen Buddhism. - Sanskrit dhyāna
- Middle Chinese, equivalent. to Chinese chán, transliteration of Pali jhāna
- Japanese
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