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, woodblock print by Yoshitoshi, 1887.]]Zen is the Japanese name of a well known branch of Mahāyāna Buddhist schools, practiced originally in China as Ch'an (০&#-1495;, and subsequently in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Zen emphasizes the role of sitting meditation (zazen) in pursuing enlightenment. Zen can be considered a religion, a philosophy, or simply a practice depending on one's perspective. It has also been described as a way of life, work, and an art form.
Zen is the common name for this branch of Buddhism in Japanese as well as in English. However, in the last half of the 20th century, Zen has become an international phenomenon, with centers in many countries around the world.
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