amidism
|a-mid-ism|
C1
/əˈmɪdɪzəm/
devotion to Amitabha Buddha
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidism' originates from the Japanese word '阿弥陀信仰 (Amida shinkō)', where '阿弥陀 (Amida)' refers to 'Amitabha Buddha' and '信仰 (shinkō)' means 'faith or belief'.
Historical Evolution
'阿弥陀信仰 (Amida shinkō)' was adopted into English as 'amidism', maintaining its original reference to the devotion to Amitabha Buddha.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'faith in Amitabha Buddha', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form of Buddhism that emphasizes devotion to Amitabha Buddha.
Amidism is practiced widely in East Asia.
Synonyms
Pure Land Buddhism
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