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BUDDHISTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or supporting Buddhism
Example:
Buddhist sculpture
Synonyms:
Buddhist; Buddhistic
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
Buddhism (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 and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth)
Derivation:
Buddhism (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 and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth)
Buddhism (a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha)