Pratyeka Buddha

noun

Pra·​tye·​ka Bud·​dha
prə‧¦tyākə+
: one who having attained enlightenment enters Nirvana without turning back to teach others

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit pratyekabuddha, from pratyeka single (from praty- —from prati toward, against—+ eka alone) + buddha

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“Pratyeka Buddha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pratyeka%20Buddha. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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