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Definition of Zen Buddhism
1. Noun. School of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan.
Exact synonyms: Zen
Generic synonyms: Buddhism
Member holonyms: Zen Buddhist
Derivative terms: Zen Buddhist
Generic synonyms: Buddhism
Member holonyms: Zen Buddhist
Derivative terms: Zen Buddhist
2. Noun. A Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight.
Exact synonyms: Zen
Examples of category: Satori
Generic synonyms: Buddhism
Derivative terms: Zen Buddhist
Examples of category: Satori
Generic synonyms: Buddhism
Derivative terms: Zen Buddhist
Definition of Zen Buddhism
1. Noun. (Buddhism) The Zen denomination of Buddhism. ¹
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