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Foism

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Foism [ˈfəʊˌɪzəm]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) Chinese Buddhism, the version introduced from India from the 4th century ad onwards and essentially belonging to the Mahayana school
[from Mandarin Chinese fo Buddha]
Foist  n & adj

Fohism, Foism
the predominant Chinese form of Buddhism, Foh being the Chinese name for Buddha. — Fohist, n.
See also: Buddhism
the predominant Chinese form of Buddhism, Foh being the Chinese name for Buddha. — Fohist, n.
See also: China


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