Eastern tradition

noun

1. any of the philosophies and teachings that derive from Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and other spiritual traditions of the East

Example Sentences

Kreese’s elevation, and the heightened scrutiny that comes with being embraced by one of the most powerful companies in Hollywood, also underscores the fact that there are now three white men at the center of “Cobra Kai,” a franchise rooted in and deeply indebted to Eastern tradition.

From Los Angeles Times

Yoga was a key plank in the industry, promising not just to make you look good, but also feel as if you’d tapped into an ancient eastern tradition.

From The Guardian

It was important for the producers to continue the Middle Eastern tradition of having a story within a story.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s in the imitation of Christ that we find soteria, that finely nuanced Greek word meaning “salvation” but also “wholeness” or “enlightenment” -- the latter being my preferred English translation, as it unites Christianity with the Eastern tradition that underlies behind it.

From Salon

It gives short shrift to the Eastern tradition, with only a brief nod to Sun Tzu, whose writings emphasize indirect rather than direct conflict.

From Wall Street Journal