B2 verb Neutro

buddhist

/ˈbʊdɪst/

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.

Exemplos

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1

He visits a Buddhist temple every weekend to find peace and meditate.

He visits a Buddhist temple every weekend to find peace and meditate.

2

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.

3

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
Buddhism
Adjetivo
Buddhist
Relacionado
Buddha
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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'Buddha' means 'the awakened one'—so a Buddhist is someone trying to 'wake up' to the truth of life.

Quiz rápido

The ______ monk spent many years studying ancient scriptures in the mountains.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: Buddhist

Exemplos

1

He visits a Buddhist temple every weekend to find peace and meditate.

everyday

He visits a Buddhist temple every weekend to find peace and meditate.

2

The museum's new exhibition showcases various Buddhist artifacts from the Tang Dynasty.

formal

The museum's new exhibition showcases various Buddhist artifacts from the Tang Dynasty.

3

My Buddhist roommate is really into meditation and showed me some breathing techniques.

informal

My Buddhist roommate is really into meditation and showed me some breathing techniques.

4

Scholars argue that Buddhist ethics significantly influenced the social structures of early Indian civilizations.

academic

Scholars argue that Buddhist ethics significantly influenced the social structures of early Indian civilizations.

5

The retreat center offers Buddhist-inspired mindfulness training for corporate leaders seeking to reduce stress.

business

The retreat center offers Buddhist-inspired mindfulness training for corporate leaders seeking to reduce stress.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
Buddhism
Adjetivo
Buddhist
Relacionado
Buddha

Colocações comuns

Buddhist monk A male member of a Buddhist religious community
Buddhist temple A place of worship for followers of Buddhism
Buddhist teachings The doctrines and philosophy of the Buddha
Buddhist meditation The practice of mental concentration and mindfulness in Buddhism
Buddhist philosophy The intellectual tradition and logic based on Buddhist thought

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

buddhist vs Buddhism

Buddhism is the name of the religion (noun), while Buddhist is the person (noun) or the describing word (adjective).

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Notas de uso

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.

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Erros comuns

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.

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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'Buddha' means 'the awakened one'—so a Buddhist is someone trying to 'wake up' to the truth of life.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Buddha' (meaning 'the enlightened or awakened one') combined with the English suffix '-ist' which denotes a follower or practitioner.

Padrões gramaticais

Always capitalized Plural form: Buddhists Functions as both a noun and an adjective
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Contexto cultural

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.

Quiz rápido

The ______ monk spent many years studying ancient scriptures in the mountains.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: Buddhist

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