Buddha

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Buddha means "Awakened one" or "Enlightened one"; it may refer to:

Religion

  • Gautama Buddha, founder of Buddhism, clan name Gautama (Sanskrit; Pali: Gotama), personal name Siddhartha (Sanskrit; Pali: Siddhattha), epithet Śākyamuni (Sanskrit; Pali: Sakyamuni)
  • Buddhahood, which applies to any enlightened individual
  • Buddharupa, a statue or other representation of a Buddha

Modern culture

Other usage

See also