noun
- sudden enlightenment or spiritual awakening in Zen Buddhism
Usage: Buddhism; philosophy
Examples
- The monk experienced satori after years of meditation.
- Her moment of satori came while sitting quietly in the garden.
- The Zen master spoke of satori as a flash of understanding.
- Many seek satori through mindfulness practice.
- His satori transformed his entire worldview.
- The concept of satori is central to Zen philosophy.