About The Word Buddhism
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Buddhism
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What's The Definition Of Buddhism?
[n] the ethical philosophy of Buddha; emphasizes physical and spiritual discipline as a means of liberation from the physical world
[n] the religion venerating Buddha represented by many groups especially in Asia Synonyms | Synonyms for Buddhism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Buddhism: See Also | Buddhist | faith | faith | Hinayana | Hinayana | Lamaism | Mahayana | Mahayana | religion | religion | religious belief | Shingon | Tantra | Tantrism | Tantrism | Zen | Zen | Zen Buddhism | Zen Buddhism Buddhism In Webster's Dictionary \Bud"dhism\, n.
The religion based upon the doctrine originally taught by the
Hindoo sage Gautama Siddartha, surnamed Buddha, ``the
awakened or enlightened,'' in the sixth century b. c., and
adopted as a religion by the greater part of the inhabitants
of Central and Eastern Asia and the Indian Islands. Buddha's
teaching is believed to have been atheistic; yet it was
characterized by elevated humanity and morality. It presents
release from existence (a beatific enfranchisement,
Nirv[^a]na) as the greatest good. Buddhists believe in
transmigration of souls through all phases and forms of life.
Their number was estimated in 1881 at 470,000,000.
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