1. [n]  doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight
2. [n]  school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan

Zen Buddhism
Since its initial publication in 1956, D.T. Suzuki`s text has been relied upon as classic for introducing readers to the history and practices of Zen Buddhism. ZEN BUDDHISM transcends the ranks of the plainly fundamental, however, by incorporating into these essays Suzuki`s insights into the faith system, the unconscious, and the West, ultimately offering a grounded and wise philosophy of Zen.

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