Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism

Buddhism noun - 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.

Mahayana Buddhism and Buddhism are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Mahayana Buddhism" with "Buddhism", this terms are similar.

Nearby Words: Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhistic

Mahayana Buddhism 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.

Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism are semantically related. You can use "Buddhism" instead a noun phrase "Mahayana Buddhism".