Eastern tradition

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noun

any of the philosophies and teachings that derive from Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and other spiritual traditions of the East

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Words nearby Eastern tradition

Eastern shore, Eastern Standard Time, Eastern Sudanic, Eastern time, Eastern Townships, Eastern tradition, Easter Rising, Easter term, Eastertide, East Flanders, East German

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Example sentences from the Web for Eastern tradition

Instead, spa hotels filled up with over 30,000 refugees from the war-troubled Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
Is Putin Turning to Terrorism in Ukraine?|Anna Nemtsova|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
We've managed to survive, and I want to be a part of that tradition.
My Week on Jewish Tinder|Emily Shire|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
By tradition, the speaker of the House never participates in debates in the House and remains silent.
The YOLO Caucus' New Cry for Attention|Ben Jacobs|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The tradition has lasted ever since, being seen as a great natural hangover remedy throughout the world.
History's Craziest Hangover Cures|Justin Jones|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

AirAsia, on the other hand, is a relatively new carrier, an upstart in the tradition of Southwest Airlines in the United States.
The Presumed Crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Is Nothing Like MH370|Lennox Samuels|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The countries about the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea and its adjoining waters.
Gulliver's Travels|Jonathan Swift
Nigel found him an excellent fellow, the most sympathetic and energetic man of Eastern blood whom he had ever encountered.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens
They told us of their visit to the Great Eastern, what a gigantic ship it was, what a marvel, and described its every feature.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
The Tchuktchi of north-eastern Asia are devoted worshipers of tobacco, and is one of the chief articles of trade with them.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Yesterday was fixed on, before ordering another engine for the eastern shaft.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick

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