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koan in Finnish

koan in Finnish is kōan, aporia.

koan in Finnish

kōan
noun
(Zen, _, Buddhism) A story about a Zen master and his student, sometimes like a riddle, other times like a fable or parable, which has become an object of Zen study, and which, when meditated upon, may unlock mechanisms in the Zen student’s mind leading to satori.
aporia
noun
A riddle with no solution, used to provoke reflection on the inadequacy of logical reasoning, and to lead to enlightenment.
kōan
noun
A riddle with no solution, used to provoke reflection on the inadequacy of logical reasoning, and to lead to enlightenment.
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What is "koan" in Finnish?

"koan" in Finnish is kōan, aporia.

Are there other ways to say "koan" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "koan": kōan, aporia.

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