buddha

noun
UK /ˈbʊdə/
US /ˈbʊdə/

A Buddha is a person who has woken up to the truth and helps others find peace.

The Buddha taught people to be kind and calm.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A statue or picture of the Buddha.

She placed a small buddha on the shelf.

3. A title for Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

The Buddha lived long ago in India.

4. A person who has reached full enlightenment.

Many stories tell of a buddha who lived in the mountains.