Paradoxical riddle in Zen Buddhism Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PARADOXICAL (adjective)
1. seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
BUDDHISM (noun)
1. a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
2. the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth

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