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Buddha

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊdə/

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Definition of Buddha
(often the Buddha)
  • a title given to the founder of Buddhism, Siddartha Gautama (circa 563-circa 483 bc). Born a prince in what is now Nepal, he renounced wealth and family to become an ascetic, and after achieving enlightenment while meditating, taught all who came to learn from him.
  • (as noun a Buddha) Buddhism a person who has attained full enlightenment.
  • a statue or picture of the Buddha.

Origin:

Sanskrit, literally 'enlightened', past participle of budh 'know'

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