(religion) A school of Mahayana Buddhism characterized by sudden enlightenment achieved by indirect means and principally associated with China and Japan.

Alternative letter-case form of zen: (religion) enlightenment and (informal) mindful action, instruction, or behavior considered similar to Zen.

(religion) Of or related to Zen Buddhism. / (colloquial) Alternative letter-case form of zen.

(religion) Synonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditation.

(religion) Alternative letter-case form of Zen: of or related to Zen Buddhism, particularly its focus on indirect teaching of wisdom through riddles and stories.

A surname from German.

(Buddhism) The Zen denomination of Buddhism.

A small stylized Japanese rock garden, intended to convey the essence of nature and to aid meditation.

plural of Zen garden

Resembling Zen Buddhism or some aspect of it, especially the use of cryptic, apparently nonsensical parables. / Appearing calm and capable under stress.