Buddha

Buddha

Buddha (pronunciation: /ˈbʊdə/ or /ˈbuːdə/; etymology: from Sanskrit, literally "awakened one" or "enlightened one") is a title for someone who has achieved Nirvana and enlightenment in Buddhism, a major world religion and philosophy.

Etymology

The term Buddha is derived from the verb budh, which means "to awaken" or "to understand". It is used to denote one who has "awakened" to the true nature of reality and achieved Nirvana.

Related Terms

• Bodhisattva: A being who is on the path to becoming a Buddha. They have taken a vow to help all sentient beings achieve enlightenment before they themselves enter Nirvana.
• Dharma: The teachings of the Buddha, often represented as a wheel. It is the path to enlightenment and the moral and ethical duties that must be followed.
• Sangha: The community of monks, nuns, and laypeople who follow the Buddha's teachings. It is one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism, along with the Buddha and the Dharma.
• Nirvana: The ultimate goal of Buddhist practice. It is a state of liberation and freedom from suffering.
• Samsara: The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Buddhism. It is the process that all beings go through until they achieve Nirvana.

See Also

• Buddhism
• Four Noble Truths
• Eightfold Path
• Middle Way

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Buddha
• Wikipedia's article - Buddha

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