buddhalainen
Buddhalainen is a Finnish term used to describe Buddhism-related things and people. It functions as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, buddhalainen describes beliefs, practices, or institutions connected to Buddhism, such as buddhalainen meditaatio (Buddhist meditation) or buddhalainen yhteisö (Buddhist community). As a noun, buddhalainen can refer to a Buddhist person: Hän on buddhalainen. The corresponding noun for the religion is buddhalaisuus. The word is formed from Buddha plus the Finnish suffix -lainen, in the same way as other religious descriptors such as kristillinen (Christian) or islamilainen (Islamic).
Buddhism in Finland is practiced by a minority and is represented by several traditions, including Theravāda,