buddhism — a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Buddha, emphasizing liberation from suffering through enlightenment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Buddha, emphasizing liberation from suffering through enlightenment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʊdɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- After watching too many action movies, he turned to Buddhism for some inner peace and fewer explosions in his life.
- Buddhism teaches that attachment to material possessions leads to suffering.
- The professor's lecture on Buddhism was so enlightening that even the sleepy students in the back row achieved nirvana... or at least stayed awake.
buddhism
NOUN[/ˈbʊdɪzəm/]
a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Buddha, emphasizing liberation from suffering through enlightenment
Monks meditate at dawn, embodying the peaceful teachings of Buddhism.
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Origin
Buddhism derives from Sanskrit Buddha, meaning 'the awakened one' or 'the enlightened one,' from the root budh- (to awake, to know). The term was extended with the suffix -ism to denote the religious and philosophical system based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha.
Breakdown
Buddha (Sanskrit: the awakened one, from budh- meaning to awake) + -ism (English suffix denoting a system, doctrine, or practice).
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📝Examples
“After watching too many action movies, he turned to Buddhism for some inner peace and fewer explosions in his life.”
“Buddhism teaches that attachment to material possessions leads to suffering.”
“The professor's lecture on Buddhism was so enlightening that even the sleepy students in the back row achieved nirvana... or at least stayed awake.”
“Many Western celebrities have embraced Buddhism as a path to spiritual growth.”
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