仏教(ぶっきょう)

ぶっきょう
noun
Buddhism
religionculture
1. Buddhism
The religion and philosophy founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha). One of the major religions in Japan, influencing culture, art, architecture, and daily customs.
日本(にほん)には仏教(ぶっきょう)の寺(てら)が多(おお)い。
There are many Buddhist temples in Japan.
仏教(ぶっきょう)は6世紀(せいき)に日本(にほん)に伝(つた)わった。
Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 6th century.
仏教(ぶっきょう)の教(おし)えは日本(にほん)の文化(ぶんか)や生活(せいかつ)習慣(しゅうかん)に深(ふか)く根(ね)づいている。
Buddhist teachings are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and daily customs.

Common collocations

  • 仏教(ぶっきょう)の教(おし)え (Buddhist teachings)
  • 仏教(ぶっきょう)寺院(じいん) (Buddhist temple)
  • 仏教(ぶっきょう)徒(と) (Buddhist, Buddhist follower)
  • 大乗(だいじょう)仏教(ぶっきょう) (Mahayana Buddhism)
  • 仏教(ぶっきょう)美術(びじゅつ) (Buddhist art)

Cultural note: Most Japanese funerals follow Buddhist rites, and many families have a Buddhist altar (仏壇(ぶつだん)) at home. However, everyday religious practice in Japan often blends Buddhist and Shinto elements.

Related Words

Compare: 神道(しんとう) (Shinto)
Related: キリスト教(きょう) (Christianity)
Compare: イスラム教(きょう) (Islam)
Related: 宗教(しゅうきょう) (religion)
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