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Definition of Mahayana
1. Noun. A major school of Buddhism teaching social concern and universal salvation; China; Japan; Tibet; Nepal; Korea; Mongolia.
2. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Mahayana Buddhism
Generic synonyms: Buddhism
Specialized synonyms: Yogacara
Derivative terms: Mahayanist
Generic synonyms: Buddhism
Specialized synonyms: Yogacara
Derivative terms: Mahayanist
Definition of Mahayana
1. Proper noun. (Buddhism) A school of Buddhism widely practised in China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia. It literally means "Great Vehicle" and teaches universal salvation with emphasis on social concerns. ¹
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