Buddhism

/ˈbudɪzəm/ noun

Definition

a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Buddha

Etymology

From Buddha (Sanskrit 'awakened one') + -ism suffix; Buddha from budh 'to wake up'

Kelly Says

Buddhism is literally the philosophy of 'the awakened one' - Buddha means someone who woke up to the true nature of reality!

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