WHAT ASIAN BELIEFS ARE IN AMERICA?

After a couple of years in Asia, it has been interesting to come back to America and hear people (like the lady that cut my hair the other day) talk about her beliefs.

She used interesting words.  "I'm into zen."  She said.

So, I'm curious.  Enlighten me.  Now that I'm back, what are the Asian beliefs that people are claiming here in the States?