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Paradoxical Riddles Used In Zen Buddhism Crossword Clue
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KOANS which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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KOANS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "KOANS" which means:
- noun
- • A paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in zen buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning
An example sentence would be:
- • "She was struggling to understand the meaning behind the koans."
- • "He meditated on the koans to gain insight into himself."
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