Meaning Of The Word Buddhism

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Buddhism Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Buddhism?

Buddhism
uncountable noun: Buddhism is a religion which teaches that the way to end suffering is by overcoming your desires.

Buddhism in American English
a religion and philosophic system of central and eastern Asia, founded in India in the 6th cent. b.c. by Buddha: it teaches that right thinking and self-denial will enable the soul to reach Nirvana, a divine state of release from misdirected desire
noun: a religion, originated in India by Buddha (Gautama) and later spreading to China, Myanmar (Burma), Japan, Tibet, and parts of southeast Asia, holding that life is full of suffering caused by desire and that the way to end this suffering is through enlight

Buddhism in British English
noun: a religious teaching propagated by the Buddha and his followers, which declares that by destroying greed, hatred, and delusion, which are the causes of all suffering, people can attain perfect enlightenment

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