Zen (disambiguation)
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Zen
is a school of Mahāyāna Buddhism notable for its emphasis on practice and experiential wisdom.
Zen may also refer to:
Zen
Zen is a school of Mahāyāna Buddhism founded by the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma. The word Zen is from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chán , which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit word dhyāna, which can be approximately translated as "meditation" or "meditative state."Zen...
is a school of Mahāyāna Buddhism notable for its emphasis on practice and experiential wisdom.
Zen may also refer to:
Technology
- ZEN (portable media player)ZEN (portable media player)The ZEN is a portable media player designed and manufactured by Creative Technology. The flash memory-based player is the de facto successor of the ZEN Vision:M and was announced on August 29, 2007, to be available in capacities of 2, 4, 8, and 16 GB, as of September 14...
, a portable media player designed and manufactured by Creative Technology - ZENN, an electric vehicle
- Zen CartZen CartZen Cart is an online store management system. It is PHP-based, using a MySQL database and HTML components. Support is provided for numerous languages and currencies, and it is freely available under the GNU General Public License....
, an open-source online store management system - Zen InternetZen InternetZen Internet is an Internet Service Provider based in Rochdale in Greater Manchester, England.-History:Founded in 1995 by Managing Director Richard Tang after a now famous drink in the pub, Zen Internet was one of the first Internet Service Providers in the UK. Zen began by providing Internet...
, an Internet service provider based in Rochdale, England - Zen HabitsZen HabitsZen Habits is one of the most visited blogs on the Internet with 200,000 subscribers, and covers simplifying, living frugally, parenting, happiness, motivation, eliminating debt, saving, eating healthily, successfully implementing good habits, and achieving goals.Zen Habits was created by Leo...
, simplicity blog with more than 130,000 subscribers - Zen StudiosZen StudiosZen Studios is a software development company based in Budapest, Hungary. Primarily known for its pinball machine video games, the company worked with several franchises, including Marvel Comics, Ghostbusters, and Rocky and Bullwinkle.As of June 2011 Zen Studios is continuing to release...
(formerly Rubik Interactive), a Hungarian software development company based in Budapest - Zen Vision M, a portable media player developed by Creative Technology, launched 2005
- ZEN Vision WZEN Vision WThe ZEN Vision W is a portable media player, developed by Creative Technology, and was released in September 2006.-Specifications:The ZEN Vision W is a portable media player, developed by Creative Technology, and was released in September 2006....
, a portable media player, developed by Creative Technology, released 2006 - Creative ZENCreative ZenThe Creative ZEN is a range of digital audio players and portable media players made by Creative Technology. The players evolved from the now-defunct NOMAD brand through the NOMAD Jukebox series...
, a series of digital audio/video players - Maruti ZenMaruti ZenThe Maruti Zen is a 5-door hatchback produced and sold in India by Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki. It has acquired significant popularity in India since the nameplate was first introduced in 1993. The word "ZEN" is an acronym standing for Zero Engine Noise...
, a car sold in the Indian market by Maruti Suzuki - Zen CodingZen CodingZen Coding is a set of plug-ins for text editors that allow for high-speed coding and editing in HTML, XML, XSL, and other structured code formats. The project was created by Sergey Chikuyonok in 2009 and continues to be actively developed by Chikuyonok and Zen Coding users...
, ultrafast way of making HTML code. - Zen (programming), hardcore style of writing programms.
Music
- Zen (DJ Krush album), the ninth album released by DJ Krush
- Zen (Zazie album)Zen (Zazie album)Zen is a 1995 album recorded by French pop singer Zazie. It was her second studio album and was released on 7 January 1995. The album achieved success in francophone countries and provided five singles : "Larsen" , "Zen" and "Un point c'est toi" .-Recording:The vast majority of the...
- Zen (band)Zen (band)Zen is a Dutch rock band, founded by Siegfried 'Siebe' de Jong and Dirk van der Ploeg in 1965. Van der Ploeg writes the lyrics, music and arrangements. The hippie-oriented one hit wonder band hits the top spot on the Dutch Top 40 singles chart in January 1969, with their version of the theme from...
, a Dutch rock band founded by Siegfried 'Siebe' de Jong and Dirk van der Ploeg - Zen AlligatorsZen AlligatorsThe Zen Alligators were a short-lived rhythm and blues band that arose out of the ashes of Horslips. Fronted by two ex-members of Horslips, guitarist and vocalist Johnny Fean and drummer Eamon Carr, they were joined by bass player Gary Eglington and Philip Fay on guitar.They released a number of...
, a short-lived rhythm and blues band that arose out of the ashes of Horslips - Zen ArcadeZen ArcadeUpon its release Zen Arcade received positive reviews in many mainstream publications, including NME, The New York Times and Rolling Stone. In his review for Rolling Stone, David Fricke described Zen Arcade as "the closest hardcore will ever get to an opera .....
, the third studio album from the American punk rock band Hüsker Dü, released 1984 - Zen BaseballbatZen BaseballbatZen Baseballbat are a ska band from Widnes, England. They were the subject of a Granada TV documentary "Twin Town - North West Attitude".-Biography:They have toured the UK and Germany extensively, with bands such as Sonic Boom Six and Goldblade...
, a ska band from Widnes, England - Zen CaféZen CaféZen Café is a Finnish rock band that was founded in Turku in 1992. Since the late 1990s, the band has been quite popular in Finland, but it hasn't gained popularity in other countries – then again, there has never been an attempt to export the band outside Finland, most likely simply because all of...
, a Finnish rock band that was founded in Turku in 1992 - Zen GuerrillaZen GuerrillaZen Guerrilla were a rock band originally from Newark, Delaware and currently from San Francisco, California. Musically, the band evolved over their career. Their early sound was characterized by psychedelic elements, such as delayed guitars and noise washes. Their unique sound gained a growing...
, a rock band originally from Newark, Delaware and currently from San Francisco, California - Zen-Nippon East Waste Tour '91Zen-Nippon East Waste Tour '91was a video album produced by the Japanese band The Blue Hearts in concurrence with their tour promoting their most recent album Bust Waste Hip. All of the songs were recorded live during their tour on June 12 or 13 1991, at NHK Hall.-Chapter Listing:#Opening...
, video album produced by the Japanese band The Blue Hearts - Zen-On Music Company LtdZen-On Music Company Ltdis a music publishing company based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, in Japan. Zen-On publishes sheet music for sale and rental, including orchestral scores, band and wind ensemble music, solo works and contemporary works, such as Frederic Rzewski's "People United ..." The company was founded in 1931.Zen-On are...
, a music publishing company based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, in Japan. - Zen ParadoxZen ParadoxZen Paradox is an electronic music artist, primarily involved in the production of techno as well as other more experimental electronic sounds, from Melbourne, Australia. It is the principle name under which Steve Law records and performs electronic music. He also uses the names Mr...
, an electronic music artist, primarily techno/experimental, from Melbourne, Australia - Zen TrickstersZen TrickstersThe Zen Tricksters are an American Grateful Dead cover band.For almost thirty years, the Zen Tricksters have been playing Grateful Dead covers and jam band music, as well as derivative original songs.. The band started out as the Volunteers, playing small venues around New York's Long Island...
, an American Grateful Dead cover band
Games
- Zen and the Art of MayhemZen and the Art of MayhemZen and the Art of Mayhem is a generic role-playing game system designed to simulate anime, tokusatsu, and action genre worlds. The core rules systems could be considered a balance between detail and ease of use. The character creation system is fairly detailed allowing for construction of many...
, a generic role-playing game system simulating anime, tokusatsu, and action genre worlds - Zen BoundZen BoundZen Bound is a puzzle game for the iOS and Maemo platform , developed by Secret Exit. It was announced on September 5, 2008 via the company's discussion board, and officially released via the App Store on February 24, 2009, and via Ovi Store on June 16, 2010. The game has received press attention...
, a puzzle game for the iPhone OS developed by Secret Exit - Zen of SudokuZen of SudokuZen of Sudoku is a Sudoku based computer game developed by Charlie Cleveland of Unknown Worlds Entertainment and released on June 20, 2006...
, a Sudoku based computer game - Zen PinballZen PinballZen Pinball is a series of pinball machine video games for iOS and the PlayStation 3 developed by Zen Studios. The iOS releases are two separate applications, each containing one table; Zen Pinball: Rollercoaster, released July 7, 2008, and Zen Pinball: Inferno, released October 31, 2010...
, a 3D pinball game for the PlayStation
Books
- Zen and the Art of Motorcycle MaintenanceZen and the Art of Motorcycle MaintenanceZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values is a 1974 philosophical novel, the first of Robert M. Pirsig's texts in which he explores his Metaphysics of Quality.The book sold 5 million copies worldwide...
, a philosophical novelPhilosophical novelPhilosophical fiction refers to works of fiction in which a significant proportion of the work is devoted to a discussion of the sort of questions normally addressed in discursive philosophy. These might include the function and role of society, the purpose of life, ethics or morals, the role of... - Zen and the BrainZen and the BrainZen and the Brain: Toward an Understanding of Meditation and Consciousness is a book authored by James H. Austin. First published in 1998, the book's aim is to establish links between the neurological workings of the human brain and meditation....
, a book authored by James H. Austin - Zen at WarZen at WarZen at War is a book written by Brian Daizen Victoria, first published in 1997. The second edition appeared in 2006. The book focuses on the history of Zen Buddhism and Japanese militarism from the time of the Meiji Restoration through the Second World War and the post-War period...
, a book written by Brian Daizen Victoria, published in 1998 - Zen the Intergalactic NinjaZen the Intergalactic NinjaZen the Intergalactic Ninja is a fictional character created in 1987 by Steve Stern and Dan Cote, and initially published under their Zen Comics imprint. In the early nineties Zen was licensed to Archie Comics, and then to Entity Comics...
, a comic book character - Zen in the Art of ArcheryZen in the Art of ArcheryZen in the Art of Archery is a short book written by Eugen Herrigel which brought Zen to Europe after World War II. The book was first published in 1948, in Germany.-Author:...
, a short book written by Eugen Herrigel - Zen in the Art of WritingZen in the Art of WritingZen in the Art of Writing was written by Ray Bradbury and published in 1990.http://billwardwriter.com/zen-in-the-art-of-writing-review/ It is collection of essays written by Bradbury about his love for writing.*Essays included are:**The Joy of Writing...
, written by Ray Bradbury and published in 1990 - Zen ShortsZen ShortsZen Shorts is a 2005 children's picture book by Jon J. Muth. The book was followed by Zen Ties in 2008.-Plot:3 kids, Karl, Michael and Addy, encounter a panda named Stillwater. The panda carries a red umbrella and he also speaks in a "slight panda accent". For the next three days, the three kids...
, a 2005 children's picture book by Jon J. Muth - Zen and the Art of Stand-up Comedy, a 1998 how-to book by Jay Sankey
Visual arts
- Zen (2009 film), a fictional biography of Zen master Dogen
- Zen (2007 film), a drama film written and directed by Gary Davis
- Zen (TV series)Zen (TV series)Zen is a British television series produced by Left Bank Pictures for the BBC, co-produced with WGBH Boston for its Masterpiece anthology series, Mediaset and ZDF. It stars Rufus Sewell and Caterina Murino and is based on the Aurelio Zen detective novels by Michael Dibdin. The series was filmed on...
, a 2011 TV drama series based on the Aurelio Zen novelsAurelio ZenAurelio Zen is a fictional Italian detective created by the British crime writer Michael Dibdin.-Series:The first of the stories Ratking, won the 'Gold Dagger' award of 1988. This series of detective novels provide a penetrating insight into the less visible aspects of Italian society over the last...
by Michael DibdinMichael DibdinMichael Dibdin , was a British crime writer.-Life:Dibdin was born in Wolverhampton, the son of a physicist, and was brought up from the age of seven in Lisburn, Northern Ireland where he attended Friends' School... - Zen (Blake's 7)Zen (Blake's 7)Zen is a fictional character from the British science fiction television series Blake's 7. The voice of Zen was provided by the late Peter Tuddenham...
, fictional computer from the television serial Blake's 7 - Zen 49Zen 49Zen 49 was a group of German artists, who came together in Munich in July 1949. Originally the Gruppe der Ungegenständlichen, they took the name Zen 49 the following year....
, a group of German artists, who came together in Munich in July 1949 - Zen NoirZen NoirZen Noir is a 2006 surrealist Buddhist murder mystery by independent filmmaker Marc Rosenbush, starring Kim Chan, Duane Sharp, Ezra Buzzington, Debra Miller, Jennifer Siebel and Howard Fong.-Awards:...
, a 2006 surrealist Buddhist murder mystery by independent filmmaker Marc Rosenbush
People
- Zen GesnerZen GesnerZen Brant Gesner is an American television and movie actor. He is perhaps most recognized for his roles as "Sinbad" in the syndicated television series The Adventures of Sinbad, and was a regular cast member on the ABC daytime drama All My Children as bad boy and rapist Braden Lavery...
(born 1970), an American television and movie actor - Zen KajiwaraZen KajiwaraZen Kajiwara , born 25 February 1966 in Okayama, Japan, is a Japanese theatre actor. Originally a member of the Tokyo Sunshine Boys theatrical troupe, he now works mainly with the Gekidan Shinkansen troupe....
(born 1966), a Japanese theatre actor - Zen LuzniakZen LuzniakZenon “Zen” Luzniak is a U.S. soccer defender who spent three seasons in the American Professional Soccer League and two in the USISL. He also earned one cap with the U.S. national team.-High school and college:...
, a U.S. soccer defender - Aurelio ZenAurelio ZenAurelio Zen is a fictional Italian detective created by the British crime writer Michael Dibdin.-Series:The first of the stories Ratking, won the 'Gold Dagger' award of 1988. This series of detective novels provide a penetrating insight into the less visible aspects of Italian society over the last...
, a fictional detective - Joseph Cardinal ZenJoseph Cardinal ZenJoseph Zen Ze-kiun, S.D.B. is a Chinese Cardinal of the Catholic Church, who served as the sixth Bishop of Hong Kong. He was elevated to the cardinalate in 2006, and is famous for his outspoken disposition on issues regarding human rights, political freedom, and religious liberty, often attracting...
, SDB (born 1932), a Chinese Cardinal of the Catholic Church, the sixth Bishop of Hong Kong - Lezley ZenLezley ZenLezley Zen is an American pornographic actress hailing from Charleston, South Carolina. She is of mixed White American and American Indian descent.Before entering the adult industry, Lezley worked as a restaurant manager...
(born 1974), an American pornstar hailing from Charleston, South Carolina - Reniero ZenoReniero Zenothumb|Coat of Arms of Reniero Zeno.Reniero Zeno was the 45th Doge of Venice, reigning from January 1, 1253 until his death in 1268.-Life:...
(died 1268), also known as Renier Zen, the 45th Doge of Venice
Other
- ZENZEN Department StoreZEN Department Store is an upmarket Thai department store chain, owned by Central Group.-Overview:The upmarket ZEN department store chain was established in 1990 with its first branch as one of the anchors of the World Trade Center in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok...
, an upmarket ThaiThailandThailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
department store chain owned by Central GroupCentral GroupThe Central Group of Companies is a family-owned conglomerate holding company in Thailand that is involved in retailing, real estate, hotels and restaurants... - Zen-NohZEN-NOH, , is a federation of agricultural cooperatives in Japan. ZEN-NOH was formed in 1972 with the joining of the ZENHANREN group and the ZENKOREN group...
, National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Associations in Japan - ZeusZeusIn the ancient Greek religion, Zeus was the "Father of Gods and men" who ruled the Olympians of Mount Olympus as a father ruled the family. He was the god of sky and thunder in Greek mythology. His Roman counterpart is Jupiter and his Etruscan counterpart is Tinia.Zeus was the child of Cronus...