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noun • a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning | ||||||||
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noun • (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment | ||||||||
| 38% | 5 | To ruminate or meditate upon | ||||||
noun • a member of the Bantu-speaking people of Malawi and eastern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe | ||||||||
A Nonsensical Riddle Or Puzzle Upon Which To Meditate In Zen As A Means To Enlightenment Crossword Clue
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KOAN which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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KOAN
Updated: October 12, 2023
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1 | A paradoxical anecdote or riddle used in Zen Buddhism to provoke enlightenment | |
2 | Enlightenment, in Zen
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3 | Enlightenment, to Zen Buddhists
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5 | To ruminate or meditate upon | |
6 | Zen enlightenment
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