Protestant Buddhism in English

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Etymology: From Protestant + Buddhism. Coined by Sri Lankan anthropologist Gananath Obeyesekere due to similarities between the Protestantism, the branch of Christianity, and modern forms of Buddhism. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Protestant|Buddhism}} Protestant + Buddhism, {{coinage|en|Gananath Obeyesekere|nationality=Sri Lankan|occupation=anthropologist}} Coined by Sri Lankan anthropologist Gananath Obeyesekere Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Protestant Buddhism (uncountable)

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"Protestant Buddhism" meaning in English

Noun