Mahayana Buddhism (Noun)
Meaning
One of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing a common search for universal salvation especially through faith alone; the dominant religion of China and Tibet and Japan.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Mahayana Buddhism differs from other forms of Buddhism in its teachings on enlightenment and the role of bodhisattvas.
- The rise of Mahayana Buddhism led to the development of new art forms and architectural styles in East Asia.
- Mahayana Buddhism emphasized the universal possibility of enlightenment and encouraged laypeople to adopt Buddhist practices in their daily lives.
- One of the key tenets of Mahayana Buddhism is the concept of the bodhisattva, who seeks enlightenment in order to benefit all sentient beings.
- The transmission of Mahayana Buddhism to Japan in the sixth century CE had a profound impact on Japanese art and culture.