Buddhism

noun

: a religion of eastern and central Asia growing out of the teaching of Siddhārtha Gautama that suffering is inherent in life and that one can be liberated from it by cultivating wisdom, virtue, and concentration
Buddhist
ˈbü-dist How to pronounce Buddhism (audio)
ˈbu̇-
noun or adjective
Buddhistic adjective

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Over 70% of the population practices Buddhism, and its teachings on compassion, mindfulness, and inner peace resonate deeply with those seeking to reconnect with themselves. Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 Bing also started weaving her interest in Buddhism into her work. Grace Edquist, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024 Obsessed with Buddhism and Nazism, Karel spends a lot of his time thinking about his fellow countrymen’s various flaws while ignoring or dismissing his own — which convinces him that most folks would be better off incinerated. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024 Home to the world’s largest Muslim population, the Indonesian government officially recognizes six faiths: Islam, Catholicism, Protestantism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Hinduism. Adam Hancock, NPR, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Buddhism 

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First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Buddhism was in 1800

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Buddhism

noun
: a religion of eastern and central Asia growing out of the teaching of Gautama Buddha
Buddhist
ˈbüd-əst How to pronounce Buddhism (audio)
ˈbu̇d-
noun or adjective
Buddhistic adjective

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