1801, from Buddha + -ism.

religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha).

A belief system or religion originally from India and based on the teachings of Siddharta Guatama, known as ‘The Buddha’, who died about 400 BCE. It requires ethical and unselfish behaviour.

a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering [..]

The official religion of Japan that follows the teachings of Buddha.

Religion and philosophy founded in India by Siddhartha Guatama in around 500 BC. Yiou should strive toward enlightenment and overcome desires and cravings by following the right paths to escape from t [..]

n. a nontheistic religion which, as a philosophy, is more of a way of life. Founded in India and led by Siddharta Gautama who came to be known as the Buddha or, literally, the awakened one. Centered o [..]

A major world religion founded in India in 500 B.C. by a teacher named Buddha. It has influenced religious, social, and cultural effects in much of Asia. In each area it has often combined with teachi [..]

Founded: About 525 BC, reportedly near Benares, India. Founder: Gautama Siddhartha (ca. 562-480), the Buddha, who achieved enlightenment through   intense meditation. Organization: The basic institution is the Sangha or monastic order through which the traditions are passed to each generation. Monastic life tends to be democratic and anti-aut [..]

(n) a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha(n) the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with su [..]

A system of religion established in India in the third century. The general outline of the system is that the world is a transient reflex of deity; that the soul is a “vital spark” o [..]

The Teaching ascribed to Gautama Buddha (ca. 483 B.C.) holding that Suffering is inherent in Life and that one can escape it into nirvana by mental and moral self-purification. (Webster, 3d ed)

The teaching ascribed to Gautama Buddha (ca. 483 B.C.) holding that suffering is inherent in life and that one can escape it into nirvana by mental and moral self-purification. (Webster, 3d ed)

The fourth-largest organized religion in the world, Buddhism was founded in India sometime between the sixth and fifth centuries B.C. based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, [..]

The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism Life means suffering. The origin of suffering is attachment to ignorance and transient things. The end of suffering is attainable through Nirodha. This is the unmaski [..]

The teachings of the Buddha, and the various schools of thought, teaching and practice that have developed from that.

The religion and philosophy derived from the teachings of Gautama Buddha.