Definitions
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- adjective of, relating to, or practicing
Buddhism - noun A
practitioner of thereligion andphilosophy ofBuddhism . - noun A
follower of theNepalese religious andspiritual teacher ,Buddha .
Etymologies
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Examples
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In order to raise morale and strengthen his following, he tried to combine Buddhist and Marxist values in a new national ideology, Buddhist socialism, a return to fundamental ethical principles that would avoid the abuses of capitalism.
1956, April 27 2001
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Brad Halverson, one of only a few members of the group that uses the term Buddhist to describe himself, says this method of group discussion is common in other cultures.
The Buddhist Channel 2009
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So the Buddhist is always very careful to see that he passes them in the correct way.
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With age, Baume has moved away from bright, abrasive colours towards more peaceful shades of orange, burgundy and red - what she calls the Buddhist family.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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No wonder he strayed from what he described as his Buddhist core values.
NYT > Home Page By DAVE ANDERSON 2010
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No wonder he strayed from what he described as his Buddhist core values.
NYT > Home Page By DAVE ANDERSON 2010
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No wonder he strayed from what he described as his Buddhist core values.
NYT > Home Page By DAVE ANDERSON 2010
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No wonder he strayed from what he described as his Buddhist core values.
NYT > Home Page By DAVE ANDERSON 2010
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No wonder he strayed from what he described as his Buddhist core values.
NYT > Home Page By DAVE ANDERSON 2010
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No wonder he strayed from what he described as his Buddhist core values.
NYT > Home Page By DAVE ANDERSON 2010
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