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A denomination of Buddhism
“The later teachings of Zen proposed that it was possible to attain nirvana, like the Buddha himself, in a single lifetime.”
A state of meditation or introspection
“We want to obtain a state of Zen. Actually, there is no state. If a state appears and we are able to use our consciousness to differentiate what type of state has appeared, then that already is not Zen.”
Fundamental or basic truths, concepts or ideas
“This is truly the Zen of orchid growing, a passion for pots and everything in them.”
Of, or relating to, Zen Buddhism
“Martial Arts and the spiritual practices around Buddhist Zen philosophies have always been closely associated with one another, and for good reason.”
In a relaxed or collected state
“The rest of him has relaxed into acceptance already. He's Zen like that.”
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