shen, n.Definitions

Shen (n.) is ⁠​‌​​​‌​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​⁠the innate intelligence of each organism and of the universe as a whole, beyond the reach of calculation — poorly served by "spirit" or "god."