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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The main goal of Buddhism is to break the cycle of rebirth, which is characterized by suffering.
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Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
The undisputed top tourist attraction in Lhasa remains the Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas, spiritual leaders of Tibetan Buddhism, until the current holder of that position was forced into exile.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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The Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple is a part of the Shinshu Otani-ha sect of Buddhism, one of the oldest and most popular denominations in Japan.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025
The enduring draw of karma The concept of karma is rooted in the worldview of many Asian religious traditions, like Hinduism and Buddhism, but it’s also become prevalent in other places, including nonreligious communities.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 1 May 2025
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Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
The undisputed top tourist attraction in Lhasa remains the Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas, spiritual leaders of Tibetan Buddhism, until the current holder of that position was forced into exile.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple Location: 505 E. Third St. | Find on Google Maps
The Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple is a part of the Shinshu Otani-ha sect of Buddhism, one of the oldest and most popular denominations in Japan.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025
The enduring draw of karma The concept of karma is rooted in the worldview of many Asian religious traditions, like Hinduism and Buddhism, but it’s also become prevalent in other places, including nonreligious communities.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 1 May 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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