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Definition of Mahayana Buddhism
1. 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
Generic synonyms: Buddhism
Specialized synonyms: Yogacara
Derivative terms: Mahayanist
Generic synonyms: Buddhism
Specialized synonyms: Yogacara
Derivative terms: Mahayanist