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Mahayanism
Mahayanismthe “greater vehicle” or second development of Buddhism after the death of its founder as a reaction against the orthodox and conservative ideas of the Hinayana, asserting that Gautama is one of many manifestations of one primordial Buddha and emphasizing good works illustrating the six virtues of generosity, morality, patience, vigor, concentration, and wisdom necessary to ideal Buddhism; its tenets are preserved in Sanskrit texts, later translated into Chinese and Japanese. — Mahayana, n., adj.See also: BuddhismThesaurus| Noun | 1. | Mahayanism - the religious doctrine of Mahayana Buddhismtheological doctrine - the doctrine of a religious group |
Mahayanism
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