Mahayana

/ˈmɑ(h)əˌjɑnə/

Definitions of Mahayana

1. 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
   synonyms: Mahayana Buddhism

   types:

   Yogacara

   one of the main traditions of Mahayana Buddhism; holds that the mind is real but that objects are just ideas or states of consciousness

   type of:

   Buddhism

   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
2. noun

   a major school of Buddhism teaching social concern and universal salvation; China; Japan; Tibet; Nepal; Korea; Mongolia
   type of:

   Buddhism

   a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha