Buddhist (noun)

1. A person who follows the teachings of the Buddha.
2. A person who adheres to the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.

Origin:

From buddha + -ist, first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

1. He is a Buddhist monk.
2. She is a Buddhist practitioner.
3. They were visiting a Buddhist temple.
4. She studied Buddhism in college.
5. The Buddhist community was small but dedicated.