Mu

Definition

Mu is a Zen Buddhist term meaning "no" or "not." It represents negation or emptiness, often used to reject dualistic thinking or answer unanswerable questions.

Related terms

Satori: A sudden moment of enlightenment or understanding achieved through deep meditation practice.

Zazen: Seated meditation practiced in Zen Buddhism to cultivate mindfulness and self-awareness.

Koan: Paradoxical riddles or statements used in Zen Buddhism to provoke contemplation and break habitual thinking patterns.

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