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Buddhism (Noun)

Meaning 1

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Hypernyms

  • Religious Belief
  • Faith

Hyponyms

  • Mahayana Buddhism
  • Tibetan Buddhism
  • Zen Buddhism
  • Tantrism
  • Theravada Buddhism

Related Words

  • Buddhist (noun)
  • Buddhistic (adjective)

Meaning 2

A religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Hypernyms

  • Organized Religion
  • Faith

Hyponyms

  • Zen Buddhism

Related Words

  • Buddhist (noun)
  • Buddhistic (adjective)
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