Definition of mahayana Mahayana
/mɑˌhʌjɑˈnʌ/ - [mahuyanu] - Ma•ha•ya•na
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What does mahayana mean?
WordNet
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| mahayana - one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing a common search for universal salvation especially through faith alone; the dominant religion of China and Tibet and Japan | ||
| Mahayana Buddhism | ||
| buddhism 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 | ||
| mahayana - a major school of Buddhism teaching social concern and universal salvation; China; Japan; Tibet; Nepal; Korea; Mongolia | ||
| buddhism 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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Part of speech
🔤- mahayana, noun, singular of mahayanas.
