Mahayanist (Noun)
Meaning
An adherent of Mahayana Buddhism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a Mahayanist, she believed that the path to enlightenment was not limited to a select few, but was available to all sentient beings.
- The Buddhist scholar's lecture focused on the core teachings of Mahayana Buddhism and its implications for the daily life of a Mahayanist.
- He converted to Mahayana Buddhism in his late 20s and since then had been an active Mahayanist, attending regular meditation sessions and studying Buddhist scriptures.
- In the Mahayanist tradition, the concept of skillful means allows the practitioner to adapt their teaching style to the needs of different students.
- As a devout Mahayanist, she took a vow to dedicate her life to helping others and cultivating compassion towards all living beings.