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Zen Buddhism
A school of Buddhism that seeks insight through meditation and direct spiritual experience.
Das Zen entwickelte sich in China und wurde später in Japan besonders einflussreich.
Zen Buddhism developed in China and later became particularly influential in Japan.
Zen
A state of inner peace, composure, and focus, often associated with meditation.
Selbst im hektischsten Büroalltag bewahrt sie ihr Zen.
Even on the most hectic days at the office, she maintains her Zen.
| gender | neuter das |
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| genitive | des Zen |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Zen | – |
| accusative | das Zen | – |
| dative | dem Zen | – |
| genitive | des Zen des Zens | – |
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In its religious sense, 'Zen' (Zen Buddhism) often appears in connection with Buddhist topics, such as meditation, monasteries, or spiritual practice. These context clues indicate that the Buddhist school is meant.
Im Kloster lernte er die Meditationspraxis des Zen kennen.
At the monastery, he became familiar with the meditation practice of Zen Buddhism.
In the sense of inner peace and focus, 'Zen' (Zen) is used colloquially and figuratively, as in 'sein Zen finden' (to find one's Zen). A more neutral expression is 'zu innerer Ruhe finden' (to find inner peace).
Nach einem anstrengenden Arbeitstag findet er beim Spazierengehen sein Zen.
After a tiring day at work, he finds his Zen by going for a walk.
The sense referring to an inner state is particularly common in texts about meditation, wellness, and personal lifestyle. In religious or historical texts, however, 'Zen' (Zen Buddhism) usually refers to the Buddhist school.
In ihrem Ratgeber beschreibt sie, wie sie durch Meditation mehr Zen und Ruhe in ihren Alltag bringt.
In her self-help book, she describes how she brings more Zen and calm into her daily life through meditation.
