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nounfounder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)
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nounone who has achieved a state of perfect enlightenmenttype of:
Definition that contains buddha
- buddhist one who follows the teachings of Buddha
- buddhism a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
- buddhism the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
- maitreya the Bodhisattva who is to appear as a Buddha 5000 years after the death of Gautama
- shingon a form of Buddhism emphasizing mystical symbolism of mantras and mudras and the Buddha's ideal which is inexpressible