SINCE 1828
Mahayana
noun
Ma·ha·ya·na
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Definition of 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
Other Words from Mahayana
Mahayanist
\ -ˈyä-nist
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noun or adjective
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noun or adjective
Mahayanistic
\ -yä-ˈnis-tik
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adjective
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adjective
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