A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha.
the ethical philosophy of Buddha; emphasizes physical and spiritual discipline as a means of liberation from the physical world
the religion venerating Buddha represented by many groups especially in Asia
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
a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha