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satori
(redirected from Zen Buddhist Enlightenment)

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sa·to·ri  (sä-tôr, -tr, s-)
n. Buddhism
A spiritual awakening sought in Zen Buddhism, often coming suddenly.

[Japanese.]

satori [səˈtɔːrɪ]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Buddhism) Zen Buddhism the state of sudden indescribable intuitive enlightenment
[from Japanese]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.satori - (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment
enlightenment - education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
Zen, Zen Buddhism - a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight


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