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Buddhism
 
SYLLABICATION:Bud·dhism
PRONUNCIATION:  bdzm, bdz-
NOUN: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.
OTHER FORMS:BuddhistADJECTIVE & NOUN
Bud·dhisticADJECTIVE
 
 
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