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Dudeism is a modern religion based outwardly on principles espoused implicitly by the character of "The Dude" in the Coen Brothers' 1998 film "The Big Lebowski." Despite this recent catalyst, Dudeism has been around in one form or another for cenuturies. It is heir to a long line of Dudeist apostles who have influenced humanity thoughout history, most likely beginning with the Chinese sage Lao Tzu (legendary author of the Tao te Ching). The principles of Dudeism are peacefulness, non-covetousness, immunity to peer pressure, right thinking (sometimes aided by a strict drug regiment, sometimes not), modesty in appearance, honoring thy friends, not worrying about s**t because life goes on, and most importantly, earnestly cultivating the facility to abide (remain true to one's self) regardless of unforeseen unfelicitous circumstances. Ordained ministers in its official organization, The Church of the Latter-Day Dude, are commonly referred to as "Dudeist Priests."
I used to believe in Buddhism until I found out there were so many rules and everybody wears the same clothes and they're all skinheads, man. Now I'm into Dudeism. What day is this? A weekday?
Dudeism by Crash Winfield November 22, 2007
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Temple of Dudeism 

a. most holy place for all dude kind

b. any place a group of dudes congregate

c. Your in it dude
a. Let's go worship the dude gods at the Temple of Dudeism.

b. Let's go to the Temple of Dudeism and party.

c. You take the Temple of Dudeism with you as long as you're being dude.
Temple of Dudeism by frazier9495 February 15, 2008

Dudeshot 

That awkward scene in a porn video where the camera cuts to the guy's face, and boom, before you know it, you've been fapping to a fat bearded guy's face for twenty seconds.
Guy 1: "I was masturbating like crazy to this awesome video, and suddenly, the camera starts focussing on the dude's face."
Guy 2: "Looks like you got hit by the Dudeshot."
That dude is a Dudeist Priest.
Dudeist by HighPriest October 7, 2013
To be like a dude. Commonly said by Charlie Pennycook. See spackface.
That is sooo dudish!
Dudish by Pennycook November 17, 2004

post dudeism 

post dudesim is a movement started by Mr McAwesome and Big D at the University of Hyderabad.
post dudeism by Big D the last August 5, 2011
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