Buddhism
nounmasculine/bu.ˈdiʒ.mu/medium
bu·dis·mo
Definition
A widespread Asian religion or philosophy, founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) in northeastern India in the 5th century BCE, teaching that enlightenment is achieved by eliminating desire and suffering.
Buddhism has many different schools of thought.
He found peace through the practice of Buddhism.
Common collocations
practice Buddhismteachings of BuddhismTibetan Buddhismphilosophy of Buddhism
Etymology
Do francês 'bouddhisme', por sua vez de 'Bouddha' (Buda) + sufixo '-isme'.