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Meaning of MAHAYANA

Pronunciation:  `mâhu'yânu

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing a common search for universal salvation especially through faith alone; chiefly in China; Tibet; Japan
  2. [n]  a major school of Buddhism teaching social concern and universal salvation; China; Japan; Tibet; Nepal; Korea; Mongolia
 
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 See Also: Buddhism, Buddhism, Lamaism, Mahayanist

 

 

 

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