Search "Mahayana" in:
Browse words next to:
 |
Mahayana
: a liberal and theistic branch of Buddhism comprising sects chiefly in China and Japan, recognizing a large body of scripture in addition to the Pali canon, and teaching social concern and universal salvation
— compare theravada
— Ma·ha·ya·nist
\-ˈyä-nist\
noun or adjective
— Ma·ha·ya·nis·tic
\-yä-ˈnis-tik\
adjective
Learn more about
"Mahayana" and related topics at
Britannica.com
|
