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koan

/ˈkoʊɑn/ /ˈkəʊɑːn/
noun
GeneralReligion
  1. 1 koan
  2. 2 Zen bilmecesi

Definition (English)

  1. A paradoxical question or statement used in Zen Buddhism to provoke enlightenment.
  2. A riddle used in Zen practice to challenge logical thinking.

Example Sentences

  1. The master gave the student a koan.
    Usta öğrenciye bir koan verdi.
  2. Meditating on a koan can lead to insight.
    Bir koan üzerine meditasyon yapmak içgörü sağlayabilir.

Synonyms

paradoxriddlepuzzleenigmaconundrummysteryquestion

Collocations

koan questionkoan practicekoan meditationkoan story

Related Words

zenbuddhismmeditationenlightenmentmindfulnessteacher