Zen
1. A school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation, intuition, and direct insight into Buddha-nature rather than textual study
She practices Zen meditation every morning to find inner peace.
Ela pratica meditação Zen todas as manhãs para encontrar paz interior.
2. A state of calm acceptance, tranquility, or enlightenment; a peaceful and meditative state of mind
After years of practice, he achieved a Zen-like state of mind.
Após anos de prática, ele alcançou um estado de espírito tipo Zen.
3. Minimalist, simple, or aesthetically uncluttered (colloquial usage)
The interior design of the spa had a Zen aesthetic with clean lines and natural materials.
O design interior do spa tinha uma estética Zen com linhas limpas e materiais naturais.
Zen has become a global cultural phenomenon beyond its Buddhist origins. In Brazil and Portugal, it's frequently used in wellness, lifestyle, and design contexts. In the USA, particularly in urban areas like NYC, 'Zen' is commonly used colloquially to describe any calm, peaceful, or minimalist approach, sometimes divorced from its original Buddhist meaning. It represents a cultural interest in mindfulness, meditation, and simplified living across both Portuguese and English-speaking communities.
NYC Slang
chill vibes, keeping it zen
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