zen
/ˈzɛn/
direct insight into one's true nature through meditation
zen in a sentence
“Zen emphasizes practice over scriptural study.”
Origin of zen
Japanese zen from Chinese chan from Sanskrit dhyana 'meditation'
Related Words
ikigai
one's reason for being or sense of life purpose
mushin
the state of no-mind or empty awareness in action
dharma
cosmic law, moral duty, or righteous path
karma
the principle that actions have consequences across lifetimes
samsara
the cycle of death and rebirth
nirvana
the extinction of desire and liberation from suffering