Buddhism
der Buddhismus
Loading your saved state.
Buddhism
A world religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), whose central goals are overcoming suffering and attaining enlightenment (nirvana).
Meditation ist eine zentrale Praxis im Buddhismus.
Meditation is a central practice in Buddhism.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Buddhismus |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Buddhismus | – |
| accusative | den Buddhismus | – |
| dative | dem Buddhismus | – |
| genitive | des Buddhismus | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The ending '-ismus' (-ism) often refers to a worldview, a doctrine, or a movement. So 'Buddhismus' (Buddhism) is the teaching that goes back to Buddha.
Der Hinduismus und der Buddhismus haben gemeinsame Wurzeln in Indien.
Hinduism and Buddhism have shared roots in India.
Other important words are derived from 'Buddhismus' (Buddhism): a person who belongs to the religion is 'der Buddhist' (the male Buddhist) or 'die Buddhistin' (the female Buddhist), and the corresponding adjective is 'buddhistisch' (Buddhist).
Er lebt nach buddhistischen Prinzipien.
He lives according to Buddhist principles.
Sie ist praktizierende Buddhistin.
She is a practicing Buddhist.
When speaking generally about the teaching or, for example, studying it, no article is often used. When speaking about Buddhism as a specific system, the definite article 'der' is used.
Sie interessiert sich sehr für Buddhismus.
She is very interested in Buddhism.
Der tibetische Buddhismus hat besondere Traditionen.
Tibetan Buddhism has special traditions.
