Jodo

noun

Jo·​do
ˈjō(ˌ)dō
plural -s
1
: pure land
2
: a Japanese Buddhist sect founded 1175 that promises rebirth in the Pure Land to all those who invoke the name of Amida Buddha and live a righteous life

Word History

Etymology

Japanese jōdo

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“Jodo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jodo. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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