Zen

Quick meaning: Zen is a noun meaning (religion) Synonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditation.

Meaning

(religion) Synonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditation.

More Meanings

1. (colloquial) Wise, displaying enlightenment or similar wisdom, insightful, unburdened and free of worries, extremely relaxed and capable.
2. An approach to instruction, understanding, or an activity similarly emphasizing simplicity and intuition rather than conventional thinking or fixation on goals.
3. (religion) Alternative letter-case form of Zen: of or related to Zen Buddhism, particularly its focus on indirect teaching of wisdom through riddles and stories.

Example Sentences

the zen of C++

the zen of cooking

the zen of passing the bar exam

Greggs: You hung over? Just sayin', you look like shit. Moreland: You know what you need at a crime scene? Greggs: Rubber glove? Moreland: Soft eyes. Greggs: Like I'm s'posed to cry an' shit? Moreland: You got soft eyes, you can see the whole thing. You got hard eyes? You starin' at the same tree, missin' the forest. Greggs: Ah. Zen shit. Moreland: Soft eyes, grasshopper.

Synonyms for zen

Depending on context, synonyms include enlightenment, tao.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include zine, meditation, cool, accomplishment, smooth, noh.

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