Zen
Zen is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning “meditation, absorption, enlightenment.” From the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese 'Chan,' itself derived from Sanskrit 'dhyana' meaning meditation.
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The name Zen means “meditation, absorption, enlightenment.” It comes from the Japanese language tradition.
From the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese 'Chan,' itself derived from Sanskrit 'dhyana' meaning meditation. Zen Buddhism is a major school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation and mindfulness.
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