zen
noun
- 1
A denomination of Buddhism.
- 2
Profound meditation within that denomination of Buddhism.
- 3
An approach to an activity, skill, or subject that emphasizes simplicity and intuition rather than conventional thinking or fixation on goals.
“the zen of cooking; the zen of passing the bar exam; the zen of C++”
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Pertaining to this denomination of Buddhism.
- 2
Enlightened, unburdened and free of worries; chill, extremely relaxed and collected.
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