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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBuddhism
/ˈbʊd.ɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizing the path to enlightenment through practices such as meditation, ethical conduct, and wisdom.
"Many people find peace and purpose through the principles of Buddhism." - 2
The cultural and spiritual practices associated with Buddhism, including rituals, meditation, and the study of texts.
"Buddhism has a rich tradition of art and literature that reflects its teachings."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Buddhism' originates from the name 'Buddha', which means 'the awakened one' in Sanskrit. It emerged in the 5th century BCE in ancient India and evolved as a spiritual tradition emphasizing the path to enlightenment and the cessation of suffering.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Buddhism" is said worldwide
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Bouddhisme
Transliteration: Boudhisme
"Le bouddhisme enseigne la compassion et la méditation."
Buddhismus
Transliteration: Buddhismus
"Der Buddhismus hat viele Anhänger auf der ganzen Welt."
Buddismo
Transliteration: Buddismo
"Il buddismo promuove la meditazione come pratica centrale."
Budismo
Transliteration: Budismo
"El budismo es conocido por su enfoque en la meditación."
Budismo
Transliteration: Budismo
"O budismo ensina a importância da compaixão."
बौद्ध धर्म
Transliteration: Bauddh dharm
"बौद्ध धर्म में ध्यान का विशेष महत्व है।"
佛教
Transliteration: Fójiào
"佛教强调内心的平和与智慧。"
불교
Transliteration: Bulgyo
"불교는 명상과 자비를 강조합니다."
仏教
Transliteration: Bukkyō
"仏教は瞑想の重要性を教えています。"
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