Zen Definition & Meaning
zen
- noun
- school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan
- a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight
- street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
"Zen" in song lyrics
See how zen is used in real songs:
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"you believe in oppression lesson learnin' Zen"
Aceyalone — The Greatest Show on Earth -
"And I don't comment if you formulate a weak Zen."
Aesop Rock — Save Yourself -
"Alternate, end-ings, opposite trend Zen"
Blackalicious f/ Peace — Ego Sonic War Drums
Words that rhyme with zen
Usage tips for "zen"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "zen" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for zen to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does zen mean?
- school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
- What part of speech is zen?
- Zen is a noun.
- How many definitions does zen have?
- Zen has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).