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Webster 1913 Edition


Buddhism

Bud′dhism

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Noun.
The religion based upon the doctrine originally taught by the Hindu sage Gautama Siddartha, surnamed Buddha, “the awakened or enlightened,” in the sixth century
b. c.
, and adopted as a religion by the greater part of the inhabitants of Central and Eastern Asia and the Indian Islands. Buddha’s teaching is believed to have been atheistic; yet it was characterized by elevated humanity and morality. It presents release from existence (a beatific enfranchisement, Nirvâna) as the greatest good. Buddhists believe in transmigration of souls through all phases and forms of life. Their number was estimated in 1881 at 470,000,000.

Webster 1828 Edition


Buddhism

BUD'DHISM

,
Noun.
The doctrines of the Buddhists in Asia.

Definition 2024


Buddhism

Buddhism

See also: buddhism

English

Noun

Buddhism (usually uncountable, plural Buddhisms)

  1. The religion and philosophy derived from the teachings of Gautama Buddha.

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buddhism

buddhism

See also: Buddhism

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  • buddism

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buddhism c

  1. (religion) Buddhism

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