Buddhism
noun
Bud·dhism
ˈbü-ˌdi-zəm 
ˈbu̇-
ˈbu̇-
: a religion of eastern and central Asia growing out of the teaching of Siddhārtha Gautama that suffering is inherent in life and that one can be liberated from it by cultivating wisdom, virtue, and concentration
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Many of those guests are martial arts enthusiasts, while others may be more interested in learning about meditation or Zen Buddhism.
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Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Established more than 1,500 years ago in the forested mountains of central China, the Shaolin Temple is both a religious and cultural icon, renowned for its age-old tradition of Zen Buddhism and Shaolin kung fu – a distinct form of Chinese martial arts.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
According to the Association for Asian Studies, the swastika could be found in ancient buildings around Asia as a symbol of peace and good luck in cultures that practice Buddhism, including Jainism and Hinduism.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 July 2025
Even today, the influence of Chinese culture, the Shinto religion and Zen Buddhism can be felt in rock gardens carefully raked to resemble water designed for reflection and meditation.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 23 July 2025
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Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Established more than 1,500 years ago in the forested mountains of central China, the Shaolin Temple is both a religious and cultural icon, renowned for its age-old tradition of Zen Buddhism and Shaolin kung fu – a distinct form of Chinese martial arts.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
According to the Association for Asian Studies, the swastika could be found in ancient buildings around Asia as a symbol of peace and good luck in cultures that practice Buddhism, including Jainism and Hinduism.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 July 2025
Even today, the influence of Chinese culture, the Shinto religion and Zen Buddhism can be felt in rock gardens carefully raked to resemble water designed for reflection and meditation.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 23 July 2025
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Buddhism
noun
Bud·dhism
ˈbü-ˌdiz-əm
ˈbu̇d-ˌiz-
ˈbu̇d-ˌiz-
: a religion of eastern and central Asia growing out of the teaching of Gautama Buddha
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