Zen
Pronunciation: /zɛn/
(also Zen Buddhism)
Definition of Zen
noun
Zen Buddhism was introduced to Japan from China in the 12th century, and has had a profound cultural influence. The aim of Zen is to achieve sudden enlightenment (satori) through meditation in a seated posture (zazen), usually under the guidance of a teacher and often using paradoxical statements (koans) to transcend rational thought
Origin:
Japanese, literally 'meditation', from Chinese chán 'quietude', from Sanskrit dhyāna 'meditation'