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Mahayanist

Mahayanist

9.3
A person who follows Mahayana Buddhism
  • noun
  • /ˌmɑːhəˈjɑːnɪst/
translation icon : mahayanista
  • Many Mahayanists celebrate the Bodhisattva ideal in their practice.

Examples

  • The temple attracts both Theravadins and Mahayanists from around the world.

  • As a Mahayanist, he follows the teachings of compassion and universal enlightenment.

  • A Mahayanist believes in the compassion of all beings.

  • Many Mahayanists gather for meditation every Sunday.

  • As a Mahayanist, he embraces the principles of compassion and universal enlightenment.

  • Many Mahayanists emphasize the importance of helping others along the path to enlightenment.

  • The teachings of Mahayana Buddhism resonate with both Mahayanists and those interested in spiritual growth.

Synonyms

Buddhist
vsMahayanist
52 3.2

A person who follows the teachings of the Buddha

is a follower of one specific branch rather than the religion as a whole

Surface Forms

Mahayanist singular
Mahayanists plural

Morphology

Mahayanist = Mahayana (transparent) = Mahayana + ist

The word is a straightforward person noun meaning an adherent of Mahayana Buddhism, formed transparently from the base term plus the productive suffix -ist.

Etymology

Mahayanist comes from the Sanskrit parts mahā 'great' and yāna 'vehicle', and Mahayana literally means 'Great Vehicle'. So a Mahayanist is a follower of that 'Great Vehicle' school of Buddhism.