Buddha

noun

Bud·​dha ˈbü-də How to pronounce Buddha (audio) ˈbu̇- How to pronounce Buddha (audio)
1
: a person who has attained Buddhahood
2
: a representation of Siddhārtha Gautama

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Featured Gallery Tibetan Buddhist Monks worked on a Compassion Buddha Sand Mandala, offered as a blessing and gift to the Louisville community. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2024 Many tourists have experienced the country’s traditional hospitality while visiting its famous mosques, its towering mountain ranges, its scenic high deserts and the remains of the renowned Buddha statues in Bamiyan. Elise Blanchard, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024 Even for visitors enjoying the panda exhibition at the Big Buddha, however, there was skepticism as to how much impact such events would have on the local economy. Kim Gu, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024 This adorable breathing Buddha light helps people time their meditative breathing without using an imposing timer or distracting clock. Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Buddha 

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit, enlightened; akin to Sanskrit bodhi enlightenment — more at bid entry 1

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Buddha was in 1681

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“Buddha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Buddha. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

Biographical Definition

Buddha

biographical name

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