北傳佛教

See also: 北传佛教

Chinese

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to pass on; to spread; to transmit
to pass on; to spread; to transmit; to infect; to transfer; to circulate; to conduct (electricity); biography
Buddhism
trad. (北傳佛教) 佛教
simp. (北传佛教) 佛教

Pronunciation


Proper noun

北傳佛教

  1. Mahayana Buddhism

Usage notes

This term also encompasses Vajrayana Buddhism, also known as Tibetan Buddhism, which is generally recognised to be an offshoot of Mahayana.

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