Buddhism vs Buddhist

Buddhism and Buddhist both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
Buddhism	Yes	No	No	No
Buddhist	Yes	Yes	No	No

Buddhism (noun)	Buddhist (noun)
the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth	one who follows the teachings of Buddha
a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha

Buddhism (adjective)	Buddhist (adjective)
	of or relating to or supporting Buddhism