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

• Buddhists
  plural

1. a believer or follower of Buddhism.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• Buddhists
  plural

Example Sentences

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Buddhist Buddhists

This mirrors Hardy’s own relationship with the dharma is in his personal life in many ways, along with the relationship with his wife, JoAnna Hardy, a noted Buddhist meditation teacher.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Civilians had reportedly gathered at the site for a meditation retreat to mark Buddhist Lent.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

The 357-year-old ‘lucky’ Buddhist text that’s gone viral.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

It was to address this paradox that the so-called Buddhist Lent campaign began in 2003, and last year it claimed more than eight million adherents.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

We had one that Wednesday morning: Share an example of a Buddhist koan.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

At least 63 Americans and nearly 180 Indians were among the missing, many of whom were pilgrims on their way to lakes in the Nepal and Tibet regions that many Hindus and Buddhists consider sacred.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

But a concerned relative persuaded her to join a campaign to give up alcohol during Khao Phansa, a three-month period of reflection observed by Buddhists akin to Christian Lent.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

Tibetan Buddhists believe he is the 14th reincarnation of a spiritual leader first born in 1391.

From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026

Of the roughly half-billion Buddhists worldwide, less than 1% of Americans identify with it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2025

In addition to Buddhists, the Brown chaplain’s office now recognizes “heathen/pagan” as a “faith community.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times