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Zen (Noun)

Meaning¹

School of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

Zen Buddhism

Related Words

Zen Buddhist (noun)

Meaning²

A Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

Zen Buddhism

Related Words

Zen Buddhist (noun)

Meaning³

Street name for lysergic acid diethylamide.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

The dealer on the corner was known to sell Zen to unsuspecting tourists.
He spent the entire night under the influence of Zen, seeing swirling patterns and colors everywhere.
The cops were cracking down on the distribution of Zen in the area.
She claimed that taking Zen had opened her mind to new creative possibilities.
The rumor was that the local artist's use of Zen was the inspiration behind his surreal paintings.

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