buddhist

Everyday

1. A Buddhist is a person who follows Buddhism, the religion based on the teachings of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. tree →
2. Buddhist means to do with Buddhism: a Buddhist temple, Buddhist monks. tree →

In the lessons

In religious education Buddhists follow the Buddha's teachings about ending suffering through the Eightfold Path, meditation and kindness; many live in Asia, and also in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Buddhist monks often wear orange or maroon robes. Phrases: «a Buddhist monk», «a Buddhist temple», «Buddhist teachings».

Examples

• My friend's family are Buddhists. tree →
• We visited a Buddhist temple with a big golden statue. tree →
• Buddhist monks shave their heads and wear robes. tree →
• Buddhists try to be kind to all living things. tree →
• Many Buddhists meditate every day. tree →
• Buddhists celebrate Wesak, the Buddha's birthday. tree →
• The Buddhist teacher told us a story about patience. tree →
• Listening attentively, he heard her reading the Buddhist scriptures with great devotion. tree →

Note

Always capital B. «Buddhist» is the person and the adjective; «Buddhism» is the religion; «the Buddha» is its founder. Spelling: double d then h: B-u-d-d-h-i-s-t. Buddhists do not usually worship the Buddha as a god; they honour him as a teacher.