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Buddhism > 2 senses
NOUN1BuddhismA religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
2BuddhismThe 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
Buddhism > pronunciation
Soundsbuw'dihzahm
Rhymesabolitionism, absenteeism, absolutism, and 548 more rhymes in ahm...
Buddhism > noun 1, group
MeaningA religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha.
MembersBuddhist
Broaderreligion, faith, organized religion
NarrowerZen, Zen Buddhism; Mahayana; Hinayana; Tantrism
AdjectivesBuddhistic
NounsBuddhist
Buddhism > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe 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.
Category ofmandala; mantra; ahimsa; karma; samsara; Kwan-yin, Kuan Yin; Lamaist; guru; Nirvana, enlightenment
Broaderreligion, faith, religious belief
NarrowerMahayana, Mahayana Buddhism; Theravada, Theravada Buddhism; Lamaism, Tibetan Buddhism; Zen, Zen Buddhism; Shingon; Tantra, Tantrism
AdjectivesBuddhist, Buddhistic
NounsBuddhist

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