mahayana

• Grand courant du bouddhisme qui met l'accent sur la compassion universelle, le salut de tous les êtres et la voie du bodhisattva, prédominant en Asie de l'Est et dans la région himalayenne.

A major school of Buddhism that emphasizes social concern, universal salvation, and the bodhisattva path, prevalent in East Asia and the Himalayan region.

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1. Major Buddhist traditionC1formal

   One of the two main branches of Buddhism, emphasizing compassion, the bodhisattva path, and universal salvation.

   Mahayana

   • Mahayana Buddhism is widely practiced in East Asia.
   • The Mahayana tradition includes many different schools and texts.
   • She studied Mahayana philosophy at the university.

   Antonymestheravada

2. Geographic and cultural influenceC1formal

   The dominant form of Buddhism in countries such as China, Japan, Tibet, Nepal, Korea, and Mongolia.

   Mahāyāna

   • Mahayana Buddhism has deeply influenced the culture of Japan.
   • Tibetan Buddhism is a unique form of Mahayana.
   • The spread of Mahayana across Asia shaped many artistic traditions.