Buddhism — definition

1. Buddhism (Noun)

Buddhism (Noun) — 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.

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

belief faith organised religion organized religion religion religious belief Hinayana Lamaism Mahayana Mahayana Buddhism Shingon Tantrism Theravada Theravada Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism Zen Zen Buddhism tantra Buddhist Kuan Yin Kwan-yin Lamaist ahimsa dharma enlightenment guru karma mandala mantra nirvana samsara