buddhist
A Buddhist is a person who follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. The term also functions as an adjective to describe things, practices, or art related to the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.
Examples
3 of 5He visits a Buddhist temple every weekend to find peace and meditate.
He visits a Buddhist temple every weekend to find peace and meditate.
The museum's new exhibition showcases various Buddhist artifacts from the Tang Dynasty.
The museum's new exhibition showcases various Buddhist artifacts from the Tang Dynasty.
My Buddhist roommate is really into meditation and showed me some breathing techniques.
My Buddhist roommate is really into meditation and showed me some breathing techniques.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember that 'Buddha' means 'the awakened one'—so a Buddhist is someone trying to 'wake up' to the truth of life.
Quick Quiz
The ______ monk spent many years studying ancient scriptures in the mountains.
Correct!
The correct answer is: Buddhist
Examples
He visits a Buddhist temple every weekend to find peace and meditate.
everydayHe visits a Buddhist temple every weekend to find peace and meditate.
The museum's new exhibition showcases various Buddhist artifacts from the Tang Dynasty.
formalThe museum's new exhibition showcases various Buddhist artifacts from the Tang Dynasty.
My Buddhist roommate is really into meditation and showed me some breathing techniques.
informalMy Buddhist roommate is really into meditation and showed me some breathing techniques.
Scholars argue that Buddhist ethics significantly influenced the social structures of early Indian civilizations.
academicScholars argue that Buddhist ethics significantly influenced the social structures of early Indian civilizations.
The retreat center offers Buddhist-inspired mindfulness training for corporate leaders seeking to reduce stress.
businessThe retreat center offers Buddhist-inspired mindfulness training for corporate leaders seeking to reduce stress.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Buddhist path
The spiritual journey toward enlightenment
Buddhist practice
The daily application of Buddhist principles and meditation
Middle Way
The path of moderation between sensual indulgence and self-mortification
Often Confused With
Buddhism is the name of the religion (noun), while Buddhist is the person (noun) or the describing word (adjective).
Usage Notes
The word must always be capitalized because it is derived from a proper name (Buddha). It can be used both as a countable noun to refer to a person and as an adjective.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to capitalize the 'B'. Additionally, do not use 'Buddhist' as a verb; there is no widely accepted verb form for this word.
Memory Tip
Remember that 'Buddha' means 'the awakened one'—so a Buddhist is someone trying to 'wake up' to the truth of life.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Buddha' (meaning 'the enlightened or awakened one') combined with the English suffix '-ist' which denotes a follower or practitioner.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Buddhism is a major global religion, and while it originated in Asia, its principles like mindfulness and non-violence have deeply influenced Western psychology and wellness.
Quick Quiz
The ______ monk spent many years studying ancient scriptures in the mountains.
Correct!
The correct answer is: Buddhist
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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