Buddhism
Pronunciation: /ˈbʊdɪz(ə)m/
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Definition of Buddhism
noun
Buddhism has no god, and gives a central role to the doctrine of karma. The ‘four noble truths’ of Buddhism state that all existence is suffering, that the cause of suffering is desire, that freedom from suffering is nirvana, and that this is attained through the ‘eightfold path’ of ethical conduct, wisdom, and mental discipline (including meditation). There are two major traditions, Theravada and Mahayana
Derivatives
- noun & adjective
Pronunciation: /-ˈdɪstɪk/
adjective
Pronunciation: /-ˈdɪstɪk(ə)l/
adjective
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