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School of Buddhism that teaches that contemplation of one's essential nature is the only way of achieving pure enlightenment (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

zen

(Other definitions for zen that I've seen before include "Branch of Buddhism" , "School of Buddhism" , "Form of Buddhism that says meditation brings enlightenment" , "Contemplative school" , "branch of religion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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