Buddhist
/'budist/
Definition
Noun:
- A follower of Buddhism: A person who adheres to the teachings, practices, and spiritual path founded by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha.
Adjective:
- Relating to Buddhism or its followers: Pertaining to the religion, philosophy, culture, or practices associated with Buddhism.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- She is a devout Buddhist who meditates daily.
- Many Buddhists in this community follow the Theravada tradition.
Adjective:
- We visited a beautiful Buddhist temple in Kyoto.
- The Buddhist philosophy emphasizes compassion and mindfulness.
Advanced Usage
"a practicing Buddhist": someone who actively follows Buddhist teachings and rituals.
- He is a practicing Buddhist and observes the precepts strictly.
"Buddhist monk/nun": a man or woman who has taken monastic vows within Buddhism.
- The Buddhist monk led the meditation session.
Variants and Related Words
Buddhism (n): The religion or philosophy founded by the Buddha.
- Buddhism teaches the path to the end of suffering.
Buddha (n): The title meaning "the awakened one," referring to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.
- Statues of the Buddha often depict him in meditation.
Synonyms
- Follower of Buddha: A direct synonym for the noun form.
- Adherent of Buddhism: A formal term for a Buddhist.
Related Phrases
Buddhist teachings: The doctrines and instructions attributed to the Buddha.
- She studies Buddhist teachings on impermanence.
Buddhist scripture: The sacred texts of Buddhism, such as the Tripitaka.
- This passage is from an important Buddhist scripture.
Adjective
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of or relating to or supporting Buddhism
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Buddhist sculpture
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Noun
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one who follows the teachings of Buddha
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