teachings
n. C / Un. the ideas or lessons that a person or group shares with others. You usually use this word when talking about the beliefs of a religious or philosophical leader.
n. the body of ideas, principles, or doctrines taught by a specific person or group. Often used in the plural to refer to a collective system of thought.
Many people find peace in the teachings of the Buddha.
The professor's latest book explores the ethical teachings of ancient Greek philosophers in a modern context.
Scholars continue to debate how much of the original teachings survived the centuries of oral tradition before finally being recorded in written form.
Commonly used in the plural form ('teachings') when referring to a set of beliefs; the singular 'teaching' often refers to the profession or act of instruction.