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Ma·ha·ya·na M0037600 (mä′hə-yä′nə)n. One of the major schools of Buddhism, traditionally active in much of Nepal, Tibet, and East Asia and emphasizing compassion and the possibility of universal salvation.
[Sanskrit Mahāyānam, greater vehicle (as contrasted with Hīnayānam, lesser vehicle; see Hinayana) : mahā-, great; see meg- in Indo-European roots + yānam, vehicle; see ei- in Indo-European roots.]
Ma′ha·ya′nist n.Ma′ha·ya·nis′tic adj.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  Mahayanist - an adherent of Mahayana Buddhism Mahayana - a major school of Buddhism teaching social concern and universal salvation; China; Japan; Tibet; Nepal; Korea; Mongoliaadherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another |
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