noun
Buddhism
BUU-dih-zuhm
noun
1
A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha, centered on ending suffering through wisdom, ethical conduct, and meditation.
"Buddhism teaches that attachment is a major source of human suffering."
"She began studying Buddhism after a meditation retreat changed how she saw her own stress."
How to Use Buddhism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe religion and philosophy that grew out of the Buddha's teachings on suffering, mindfulness, and enlightenment.
Common pairings
practice Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
Word Forms
Buddhisms plural
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Etymology
Formed from "Buddha" plus the suffix "-ism," used to name a system of belief or practice.