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Buddhist

Verb / ˈbu:dʌst / Another word for buddhist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a follower of Buddhism, a religion or philosophy that originated in ancient India

Synonyms & similar words

buddhistic buddhist

Synonyms by register

Formal

Dharmist Vajrayanist Theravadin Mahayanist

Informal

Zen follower Buddhist practitioner Dharma bum

Literary

follower of the Buddha one who walks the Eightfold Path

Antonyms

atheist agnostic skeptic nonbeliever heathen infidel pagan

Common collocations

  • Buddhist monk
  • Buddhist nun
  • Buddhist temple
  • Buddhist philosophy
  • Buddhist teachings
  • Buddhist meditation
  • Buddhist ethics
  • Buddhist scripture

Word family

noun Buddhism
adjective Buddhist

Usage note

While 'Buddhist' can refer to a follower of Buddhism, it is also commonly used as an adjective to describe things related to Buddhism, such as 'Buddhist art' or 'Buddhist philosophy'.

Example sentences

  1. My neighbor is a Buddhist monk who wears an orange robe.
  2. I read a book about the life of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
  3. Some Buddhists believe in reincarnation and karma.
  4. Buddhists meditate to calm their minds and find inner peace.
  5. My mom and I visited a Buddhist temple in Thailand and saw a big golden statue of Buddha.

Quotes

  • “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” - Buddha
  • “The mind is everything. What you think you become.” - Buddha
  • “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” - Buddha

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