Buddhism (noun)

1. A religion that originated in India and is based on the teachings of the Buddha.
2. The teaching of the Buddha, which emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as the means to achieve spiritual enlightenment and release from suffering.

Origin:

From buddh + -ism, from the name of the founder of buddhism, siddhartha gautama, who lived in the 5th century bce.

Examples:

1. He studied Buddhism for several years.
2. The principles of Buddhism are non-violence, compassion and wisdom.
3. The Buddhist monk walked around the temple.
4. Buddhism is a religion that is based on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
5. The Buddhism ceremony was peaceful and meditative.