Zen Retreat

Zen

Zen is a Mahayana Buddhist tradition that developed in China during the Tang dynasty by blending Indian Mahayana Buddhism, particularly Yogacara and Madhyamaka philosophies, with Chinese Taoist thought, especially Neo-Daoist. Zen originated as the Chan school or the Buddha-mind school, and later developed into various sub-schools and branches.

zen

Symbol

1. ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Zenaga.

Noun

1. Synonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditation.
2. An approach to instruction, understanding, or an activity similarly emphasizing simplicity and intuition rather than conventional thinking or fixation on goals.

retreat

Noun

1. The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

Verb

1. To withdraw from a position, go back.