All 3 Uses of
Buddhism
in
Franny and Zooey
- "As a matter of fact, that makes absolute sense," Franny said, "because in the Nembutsu sects of Buddhism, people keep saying 'Namu Amida Butsu' over and over again—which means 'Praises to the Buddha' or something like that—and the same thing happens.†
Chpt 1.2
- Last month, Dean Sheeter (whose name usually transports Franny when I mention it) approached me with his gracious smile and bull whip, and I am now lecturing to the faculty, their wives, and a few oppressively deep-type undergraduates every Friday on Zen and Ma-hayana Buddhism.†
Chpt 2.1
- I don't care if he's a very devout Buddhist veterinarian.†
Chpt 2.2 *
Definition:
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(Buddhism) the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that suffering and rebirth end when enlightenment is obtained through right conduct, wisdom and meditation