Word
buddhism
Phoneticsbud·dhism
/ˈbudɪzəm/
Definition
n. a major world religion and philosophy that started in India. It focuses on finding peace and wisdom through meditation and kind actions.
n. a widespread Asian religion or philosophy founded by Siddartha Gautama in northeastern India in the 5th century BC. It emphasizes the attainment of enlightenment and the cessation of suffering through spiritual and mental discipline.
Examples
“Many people in Thailand practice Buddhism.”
“The local community center offers an introductory course on the history and core beliefs of Buddhism.”
“Scholars often debate whether Buddhism should be classified strictly as a religion or as a philosophical system, given its focus on personal psychological transformation over the worship of a creator deity.”
Examples
simple
“Many people in Thailand practice Buddhism.”
contextual
“The local community center offers an introductory course on the history and core beliefs of Buddhism.”
complex
“Scholars often debate whether Buddhism should be classified strictly as a religion or as a philosophical system, given its focus on personal psychological transformation over the worship of a creator deity.”
Usage
When referring to the religion as a whole, it is uncountable and always capitalized.
Etymology
From Buddha + -ism.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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