Buddhism
pronunciation
How to pronounce Buddhism in British English:
UK [ˈbʊdɪzəm]
How to pronounce Buddhism in American English:
US [ˈbʊdɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
- the 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
Word Origin
- Buddhism (n.)
- 1801, from Buddha + -ism.
Example
- 1. Mongolia 's dominant religion is similar to tibetan buddhism .
- 2. North korean buddhism is waning .
- 3. Similar thoughts exist in buddhism and confucianism .
- 4. Thai culture blends buddhism , spirit beliefs and rampant materialism .
- 5. A lot of my ideas on veganism are rooted in buddhism .