bouddhisme

Definitions of bouddhisme
  1. noun
    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
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    croyance, foi
    a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
  2. noun
    a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
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    religion
    an institution to express belief in a divine power
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