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Buddhism Definition & Meaning

buddhism
noun
  1. a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
  2. the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth

"Buddhism" in song lyrics

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  • "What brought forth the equalities of his Buddhism"
    Buddha Monk f/ Popa Wu — Blessings of the Buddha
  • "let the truth hit 'em, like ba buddhism"
    Show & A.G. — Hidden Crate
  • "adherents of buddhism"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does buddhism mean?
a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
What part of speech is buddhism?
Buddhism is a noun.
How many definitions does buddhism have?
Buddhism has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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