noun

buddha

Buddha

Many people have a statue of Buddha in their home.

Many people have a statue of Buddha in their home.

The teachings of the Buddha are central to Buddhism.

The teachings of the Buddha are central to Buddhism.

((noun)) a statue or image of Buddha She bought a small jade Buddha.

((The noun)) the founder of Buddhism The Buddha taught about compassion.

Synonyms: enlightened one, awakened one

From Sanskrit 'buddha', meaning 'awakened, enlightened', from the root 'budh-' 'to wake, know'.

The word 'bud' is inside 'Buddha'. Think of someone whose mind has 'budded' and opened up to enlightenment.

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