Buddhist

American  

[bood-ist, bood-ist] / ˈbud ɪst, ˈbʊd ɪst /

adjective

1. of or relating to Buddhism, its adherents, or the nations and cultures where it is the majority religion.

2. promoting or making use of ideas or principles of Buddhism.

---

noun

1. a believer or follower of Buddhism.

Example Sentences

But the country's most popular horoscope forecasting the Buddhist new year starting in early 2026, touted by street vendors nationwide in recent days, contains clashing portents.

From Barron's

Elephants are considered sacred in Sri Lanka, where the majority of the population is Buddhist.

From BBC

Sri Lanka has an estimated 7,000 wild elephants, regarded as a national treasure in part because of their importance in Buddhist culture.

From Barron's

The king in 2023 said Gelephu will be a "Mindfulness City, encompassing conscious and sustainable businesses, inspired by Buddhist spiritual heritage".

From Barron's

Instead, it’s a temporary, 14-month installation of Buddhist sculptures, paintings and drawings from the museum’s impressive permanent collection, plus a few additions.

From Los Angeles Times