HyperDic: zen_buddhism

English > 2 senses of the expression Zen Buddhism:
NOUNgroupZen Buddhism, Zenschool of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation / meditation and intuition rather than faith
cognitionZen Buddhism, Zena Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight
English > Zen Buddhism: 2 senses > noun 1, group
Meaningschool of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation / meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan.
SynonymZen
MembersZen BuddhistAn adherent of the doctrines of Zen ... / Zen Buddhism
BroaderBuddhismA religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
Spanishbudismo zen, zen
Catalanzen
English > Zen Buddhism: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningA Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight.
SynonymZen
Category ofsatori(Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment
BroaderBuddhismThe 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 / meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
Spanishbudismo zen, Zen, zen
CatalanZen, zen

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