Zen
noun
A type of Buddhism that mainly emphasizes on meditation for inner peace and understanding.
She practices zen to maintain a calm mind.
Often appears as...
- zen buddhism
- zen meditation
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Religious
adjective
Feeling calm and relaxed, usually through the influence of zen practices.
He has a very zen approach to life, always calm no matter what.
Often appears as...
- zen like
- zen attitude
noun
A type of Buddhism that mainly emphasizes on meditation for inner peace and understanding.
She practices zen to maintain a calm mind.
Often appears as...
- zen buddhism
- zen meditation
Usage tips
Religious
adjective
Feeling calm and relaxed, usually through the influence of zen practices.
He has a very zen approach to life, always calm no matter what.
Often appears as...
- zen like
- zen attitude
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Origin
Originally, 'zen' referred to a school of Mahayana Buddhism focusing on meditation.
Zen's practices were developed in China and Japan.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Religion
While rooted in Buddhism, 'zen' has grown to symbolize peace and simplicity in various aspects.
Many find their home's zen atmosphere important for relaxation.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
'Zen' often reflects aspects of Asian aesthetics, like minimalism and harmony with nature.
His zen-inspired decor features simple lines and natural materials.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Origin
Originally, 'zen' referred to a school of Mahayana Buddhism focusing on meditation.
Zen's practices were developed in China and Japan.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Religion
While rooted in Buddhism, 'zen' has grown to symbolize peace and simplicity in various aspects.
Many find their home's zen atmosphere important for relaxation.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
'Zen' often reflects aspects of Asian aesthetics, like minimalism and harmony with nature.
His zen-inspired decor features simple lines and natural materials.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Origin
Originally, 'zen' referred to a school of Mahayana Buddhism focusing on meditation.
Zen's practices were developed in China and Japan.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Religion
While rooted in Buddhism, 'zen' has grown to symbolize peace and simplicity in various aspects.
Many find their home's zen atmosphere important for relaxation.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
'Zen' often reflects aspects of Asian aesthetics, like minimalism and harmony with nature.
His zen-inspired decor features simple lines and natural materials.
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Is math discovered or...
So, is mathematics an invention or a discovery? Artificial construct or universal truth? Human product or natural, possibly divine, creation? These questions are so deep the debate often becomes spiritual in nature. The answer might depend on the specific concept being looked at, but it can all feel like a distorted zen koan.
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The moral roots of...
left so we could think of vishnu as the conservative god you have the markings of shiva on the right shiv is the liberal god and they work together you find the same thing in buddhism these two stanzas contain i think the deepest insights that have ever been attained into moral psychology from the zen master sensan
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The future of...
to study brain function and to study the enduring mystery of human consciousness. And psychedelics and the mystical experiences they produce are being explored for their connections between meditation and mindfulness, including a paper just recently published about lifelong zen meditators taking psilocybin
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How long does it take to...
does decrease love feelings for your ex. But it also makes you feel "unpleasant," and I'm guessing that means sad. Finally, a third, more zen strategy known as reappraisal of love feelings. For this, participants had to muse over statements like "Love is part of life"
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Adam Grant: How to stop...
And soon we were playing every day with a video call running at the same time. And after a couple of weeks I stopped feeling so blah. I was living zen in the art of Mario Kart. In the morning our kids were waking up, asking what time we would play.
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Pico Iyer: A Portable...
trained in so I bailed out after a week and my third week there I went to a temple ceremony in one of the great old zen temples of kyoto tofukuji and I found myself next to a young woman and very quickly we found ourselves closer
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Lessons Learned From...
and eagles of profusion of wild flowers to be here and watch the sunrise is glorious to watch the help and glow in the sunsets his glorious a zen scott momaday said the west must be seen to be
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Sloths! The strange life...
I've spent many happy hours mesmerized by moving sloths. Their lack of muscle hasn't impeded their strength or agility. Nature's zen masters of mellow move like "Swan Lake" in slow mo --
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Safari Live - Day 316 PIPE...
hope that answers your question but in the guiding industry you guide all the time you're constantly busy zen you want to know where this is being filmed well we are in juma in the sarby
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Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
it's just a very Zen place very quiet very open to see for miles
Video examples
Is math discovered or...
So, is mathematics an invention or a discovery? Artificial construct or universal truth? Human product or natural, possibly divine, creation? These questions are so deep the debate often becomes spiritual in nature. The answer might depend on the specific concept being looked at, but it can all feel like a distorted zen koan.
Video examples
The moral roots of...
left so we could think of vishnu as the conservative god you have the markings of shiva on the right shiv is the liberal god and they work together you find the same thing in buddhism these two stanzas contain i think the deepest insights that have ever been attained into moral psychology from the zen master sensan
Video examples
The future of...
to study brain function and to study the enduring mystery of human consciousness. And psychedelics and the mystical experiences they produce are being explored for their connections between meditation and mindfulness, including a paper just recently published about lifelong zen meditators taking psilocybin
Video examples
How long does it take to...
does decrease love feelings for your ex. But it also makes you feel "unpleasant," and I'm guessing that means sad. Finally, a third, more zen strategy known as reappraisal of love feelings. For this, participants had to muse over statements like "Love is part of life"
Video examples
Adam Grant: How to stop...
And soon we were playing every day with a video call running at the same time. And after a couple of weeks I stopped feeling so blah. I was living zen in the art of Mario Kart. In the morning our kids were waking up, asking what time we would play.
Video examples
Pico Iyer: A Portable...
trained in so I bailed out after a week and my third week there I went to a temple ceremony in one of the great old zen temples of kyoto tofukuji and I found myself next to a young woman and very quickly we found ourselves closer
Video examples
Lessons Learned From...
and eagles of profusion of wild flowers to be here and watch the sunrise is glorious to watch the help and glow in the sunsets his glorious a zen scott momaday said the west must be seen to be
Video examples
Sloths! The strange life...
I've spent many happy hours mesmerized by moving sloths. Their lack of muscle hasn't impeded their strength or agility. Nature's zen masters of mellow move like "Swan Lake" in slow mo --
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 316 PIPE...
hope that answers your question but in the guiding industry you guide all the time you're constantly busy zen you want to know where this is being filmed well we are in juma in the sarby
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Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
it's just a very Zen place very quiet very open to see for miles
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Peter Farrelly
American Director
I always take kind of a zen view of casting and I really don't remember people who passed. I kind of turn it over to the universe and figure, 'Wow, I guess that wasn't meant to be.' It doesn't sit with me.
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Andy Dunn
American Businessman
From Nike, we buy victory. From Under Armour, we buy protection. From Lululemon, we buy zen. From Patagonia, we buy conservation. From BMW, we buy performance.
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Alan Watts
English Philosopher
Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes.
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Seth Godin
American Writer
My blogging life is basically goalless. I like the zen nature of that, and paradoxically, it improves results.
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Flume
Australian Musician
In the dressing room, we've just made it really Zen: low lighting, lots of candles, and fresh, healthy food.
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Stark Sands
American Actor
I feel I'm pretty zen and laid back. I don't have a lot of rage in my real life.
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Gene Clark
American Musician
Zen, per se, is not just an art, it's not just a religion, it's a realisation.
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Roy Choi
South Korean Chef
Cooking is one of the most zen things - you have to be there.
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David Sylvian
English Musician
Zen Buddhism is a discipline where belief isn't necessary.
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Raveena Tandon
Indian Actress
Anywhere which is in a forest, that's my zen place.
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Peter Farrelly
American Director
I always take kind of a zen view of casting and I really don't remember people who passed. I kind of turn it over to the universe and figure, 'Wow, I guess that wasn't meant to be.' It doesn't sit with me.
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Andy Dunn
American Businessman
From Nike, we buy victory. From Under Armour, we buy protection. From Lululemon, we buy zen. From Patagonia, we buy conservation. From BMW, we buy performance.
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Alan Watts
English Philosopher
Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes.
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Seth Godin
American Writer
My blogging life is basically goalless. I like the zen nature of that, and paradoxically, it improves results.
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Flume
Australian Musician
In the dressing room, we've just made it really Zen: low lighting, lots of candles, and fresh, healthy food.
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Stark Sands
American Actor
I feel I'm pretty zen and laid back. I don't have a lot of rage in my real life.
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Gene Clark
American Musician
Zen, per se, is not just an art, it's not just a religion, it's a realisation.
Quote examples
Roy Choi
South Korean Chef
Cooking is one of the most zen things - you have to be there.
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David Sylvian
English Musician
Zen Buddhism is a discipline where belief isn't necessary.
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Raveena Tandon
Indian Actress
Anywhere which is in a forest, that's my zen place.
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