zen buddhism

Noun
  1. School of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith;
    China and Japan (synset 108115995)
    is a type of: buddhism - a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
    member holonym: zen buddhist - an adherent of the doctrines of Zen Buddhism
    same as: zen
  2. A Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight (synset 106252178)
    associated with: satori - (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment
    is a type of: buddhism - the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
    same as: zen

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