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.

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noun

1. a believer or follower of Buddhism.

Example Sentences

But rather than expanding into contemporary Korean art movements like Dansaekhwa, the show takes us back in time, showing off the depth and direction of Lee’s classical collection through exemplary ceramics, Buddhist art, and painting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Last year he was defrocked, China's Buddhist association said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama prayed as the leader of the elected goverment of Tibetans in exile was sworn in for a second term on Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

It is unusual to see Buddhist monks - much less such a high-ranking figure - arrested in Sri Lanka, where they are both politically powerful and venerated by society.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Buddhist protocol dictates that travelers always pass mani walls on the left.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer