Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,781,800,029 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Buddhist

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.03 sec.
Bud·dhism  (bdzm, bdz-)
n.
1. The teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct, wisdom, and meditation releases one from desire, suffering, and rebirth.
2. The religion represented by the many groups, especially numerous in Asia, that profess varying forms of this doctrine and that venerate Buddha.

Buddhist adj. & n.
Bud·dhistic adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.BuddhistBuddhist - one who follows the teachings of Buddha
Buddhism - a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
religious person - a person who manifests devotion to a deity
Mon - a member of a Buddhist people living in Myanmar and adjacent parts of Thailand
Adj.1.Buddhist - of or relating to or supporting Buddhism; "Buddhist sculpture"
Translations
Buddhist [ˈbʊdɪst]
A. ADJbudista
B. Nbudista mf

Buddhist [ˈbʊdɪst]
adj [monk, doctrine] → bouddhiste; [religion, art, temple] → bouddhique
nbouddhiste mf

Buddhist
nBuddhist(in) m(f)
adjbuddhistisch

Buddhist [ˈbʊdɪst] adj & nbuddista (m/f)
Buddhist [ˈbʊdɪst] adj & nbuddista (m/f)

Buddhist بوذي buddhista, buddhistický buddhist, buddhistisk Buddhist, buddhistisch Βουδιστής, βουδιστικός budista buddhalainen bouddhiste budist, budistički buddista 仏教の, 仏教徒 불교도, 불교의 boeddhist, boeddhistisch buddhist, buddhistisk buddyjski, buddysta budista буддист, буддистский buddist, buddistisk เกี่ยวกับชาวพุทธ, ชาวพุทธ Budist theo đạo Phật, tín đồ đạo Phật 佛教徒, 佛教的


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
"The Mohammedans are cutting Buddhist throats, too," added the Dragoman.
Yet there has always been this essential difference between them, that while the Buddhist regards the senses as windows looking out upon unreality and mirage, to the Taoist they are doors through which the freed soul rushes to mingle with the colours and tones and contours of the universe.
He would not deign to examine even the masterpieces of Elephanta, or the mysterious hypogea, concealed south-east from the docks, or those fine remains of Buddhist architecture, the Kanherian grottoes of the island of Salcette.
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.