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Definitions for Zen

[1] Chinese Ch'an. Buddhism . a Mahayana movement, introduced into China in the 6th century a.d. and into Japan in the 12th century, that emphasizes enlightenment for the student by the most direct possible means, accepting formal studies and observances only when they form part of such means. Compare koan, mondo1.
[2] the discipline and practice of this sect.
[3] a Japanese school, of 12th-century Chinese origin, teaching that contemplation of one's essential nature to the exclusion of all else is the only way of achieving pure enlightenment
[4] (modifier) of or relating to this school Zen Buddhism

Origin of Zen

< Japanese < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese chán, transliteration of Pali jhāna < Sanskrit dhyāna

Other words from Zen

Zen·ic , adjective

Word origin for Zen

from Japanese, from Chinese ch'an religious meditation, from Pali jhāna, from Sanskrit dhyāna