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Definition of koan in English: koannoun ˈkəʊɑːnˈkəʊanˈkōän A paradoxical anecdote or riddle without a solution, used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning and provoke enlightenment. Example sentencesExamples - Like the ponderer of a Zen koan, the viewer must come to terms with this paradox.
- Let's take a look at one of the classic Zen koans, the one about wild geese.
- Zen masters often use nonsensical or unsolvable riddles, or koans, to bring about enlightenment.
- The goal of the Zen koan is enlightenment, which is a profound change of heart.
- Don't think that the koan and its solution are themselves wisdom and truth.
Synonyms puzzle, conundrum, brain-teaser, chinese puzzle, problem, unsolved problem, question, poser, enigma, mystery, quandary, paradox
Origin Japanese, literally 'matter for public thought', from Chinese gōngàn 'official business'. Definition of koan in US English: koannounˈkōän A paradoxical anecdote or riddle, used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning and to provoke enlightenment. Example sentencesExamples - Let's take a look at one of the classic Zen koans, the one about wild geese.
- Don't think that the koan and its solution are themselves wisdom and truth.
- The goal of the Zen koan is enlightenment, which is a profound change of heart.
- Like the ponderer of a Zen koan, the viewer must come to terms with this paradox.
- Zen masters often use nonsensical or unsolvable riddles, or koans, to bring about enlightenment.
Synonyms puzzle, conundrum, brain-teaser, chinese puzzle, problem, unsolved problem, question, poser, enigma, mystery, quandary, paradox
Origin Japanese, literally ‘matter for public thought’, from Chinese gōngàn ‘official business’. |