Buddhism Definition

bo͝odĭzəm, bo͝odĭz-
noun
A religion and philosophic system of central and eastern Asia, founded in India in the 6th cent. b.c. by Buddha: it teaches that right thinking and self-denial will enable the soul to reach nirvana, a divine state of release from misdirected desire.
Webster's New World
The religion represented by the many groups, especially numerous in Asia, that profess varying forms of this doctrine and that venerate Siddhartha Gautama.
American Heritage
The religion and philosophy founded by the Nepalese teacher Gautama Buddha.
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Other Word Forms of Buddhism

Noun

Singular:
Buddhism
Plural:
buddhisms

Origin of Buddhism

  • Buddha +‎ -ism

    From Wiktionary

Buddhism Sentence Examples

  • Like most of the invaders of India at this period they adopted Buddhism, at least partially.

  • In Burma the quarterly Buddhism appeared in 1904.

  • Even more than Buddhism Islam has carried with it a special style of art and civilization.

  • The revival of Buddhism began with the two sons of the last-named, the elder of whom became a monk.

  • Thus, Buddhism offers the striking case of the praying-wheel.

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