Zen Buddhism (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Zen

Hypernyms

• Buddhism

Meaning ²

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

Hypernyms

• Buddhism