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[だい()·じょう()]
daijou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 大乗

noun
  1. Mahayana (Buddhism); the Great Vehicle

Definition and Synonyms for 大乗

Mahayana a major school of Buddhism teaching social concern and universal salvation
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Mahayana one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing a common search for universal salvation especially through faith alone
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Mahayana the dominant religion of China and Tibet and Japan
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Mahayana China
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Mahayana Japan
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Mahayana Tibet
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Mahayana Nepal
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Mahayana Korea
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Mahayana Mongolia
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Meanings for each kanji in 大乗

» large; big
» ride; power; multiplication; record; counter for vehicles; board; mount; join

Categories 大乗 is a member of

Buddhism the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
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Buddhism a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
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