Tibetan Buddhism (Noun)
Meaning
A Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Tibetan Buddhism is one of the major schools of Buddhism, heavily influenced by shamanic rituals from the Bon tradition.
- The combination of Indian Buddhism and indigenous Bon shamanism has resulted in a unique form of Tibetan Buddhism.
- She learned about Tibetan Buddhism from a friend who studied in a monastery in Dharamsala.
- The ritual practices of Tibetan Buddhism are shaped by the interaction of Buddhist and non-Buddhist elements.
- For many Tibetans, Tibetan Buddhism is an integral part of daily life, providing a framework for understanding the world and finding inner peace.