Mahayana

[,mɑ:hə'jɑ:nə;mə'hɑ:'jɑ:nə]

Definition

(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.

(noun.) a major school of Buddhism teaching social concern and universal salvation; China; Japan; Tibet; Nepal; Korea; Mongolia.

Edited by Enrico--From WordNet