Foism
(ˈfəʊˌɪzəm) n (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]
ˈFoist n, adj
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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.
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