Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: mahayana
IPA transcription: [m,ɑhəj'ɑnə]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Mahayana, Mahayana_Buddhism
    Meaning: one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing a common search for universal salvation especially through faith alone; the dominant religion of China and Tibet and Japan
  • Synonyms: Mahayana
    Meaning: a major school of Buddhism teaching social concern and universal salvation; China; Japan; Tibet; Nepal; Korea; Mongolia
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