Buddhanoun
uk/ˈbʊd.ə/us/ˈbʊd.ə/the holy man (563–483 BC) on whose life and teachings Buddhism is based
[ C ] an image or statue (= large model) of Buddha
Examples
- The children told me they're learning about Buddhism in R.E. this term.
- Buddhism does not have one special sacred book, unlike several other major religions.
- The practice of meditation is a very important part of Buddhism.
- He gradually became disillusioned with his faith and later converted to Buddhism.
- This teaching pack gives basic history and information about Buddhism.
- Ask the librarian if they have any information on Buddhist festivals.
- He decided to join a Buddhist meditation group in town.
- The monastery was occupied by Buddhist monks until last century.
- The Four Noble Truths are essential to Buddhist teaching.
- The country of Thailand is predominantly Buddhist.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Buddhism
- Buddhism
- Buddhist
- enlightenment
- karma
- Lamaism
- nirvana
- stupa
- tantra
- tantric
- zen