As such, it de-emphasizes knowledge alone of sutras and doctrine, and favors direct understanding through spiritual practice and interaction with an accomplished teacher or Master.
kensho, "perceiving the true nature") and nature of things (without arrogance or egotism), and the personal expression of this insight in daily life, especially for the benefit of others. Zen emphasizes rigorous self-restraint, meditation-practice and the subsequent insight into nature of mind (見性, Ch. The term Zen is derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the Middle Chinese word 禪 ( chán), an abbreviation of 禪那 ( chánnà), which is a Chinese transliteration of the Sanskrit word ध्यान dhyāna (" meditation"). From China, Chán spread south to Vietnam and became Vietnamese Thiền, northeast to Korea to become Seon Buddhism, and east to Japan, becoming Japanese Zen. In western culture, the used of the term as an adjective seems to speak to the imagery and feelings surrounding zen buddhism and it's rituals rather than to the true roots of the word.Zen ( Chinese: 禪 pinyin: Chán Japanese: 禅, romanized: zen Korean: 선, romanized: Seon Vietnamese: Thiền) is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China during the Tang dynasty, known as the Chan School ( Chánzong 禪宗), and later developed into various sub-schools and branches. Za-Zen is a particular method of meditation that is rather central to Zen buddhism. Zen-Buddhism is a form of buddhism that holds to central doctrine of illumination, or sudden awakening through this immersion or meditation. This Japanese word is derived from the Chinese term "Chan" and the Sanskrit term "dhyana." Though direct translations may vary, most scholars seem to agree that the term is a word for what we call meditation. The word Zen is a Japanese term that roughly means meditation or complete absorption.
I find that the word "Zen" is often used as an adjective in contexts such as, "this place is very zen" or "he is a zen dude." In both cases I find that the word is used to indicate a sort of peacefulness, serenity and maybe spiritual nature. I'd suggest we all try a little harder to find the exact word or words we have in mind when we mean something. Traditionally and originally, the word "Zen" has a specific meaning, not the same as the faddish "Zen". I don't like the term "Zen" used this way because its vague and I think faddish. To avoid making this definition circular, we'd also have to define words such as "cool" and "mellow". Muhammad Ali is regarded as cool but too loud and direct to be Zen. I forgot to mention "Zen" also has connotations of "quiet", "understated" and "indirect". A few people always regarded as Zen are Sting the singer Joni Mitchell the singer Jack Nicholson the actor: and probably Steven Jobs, CEO of Apple. Then these people at the third remove begin using the word Zen, too. That is, they hear others use te world and consider these people mellow, mature, savvy, cool, and insightful. These notions do come from Zen Buddhism, but for most people who used the word "Zen" this way, not directly. "Zen" used casually nowadays seems to me to mean "mellow", "mature without being stodgy or Establishment, "savvy", "cool" and most importantly, with an insight of how all things are One, peace is a primary goal of being alive, and reverence for Nature and inner beauty is another.
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