noun
- Plural of buddha; persons who have achieved enlightenment in Buddhism, or representations of such figures.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism; Can refer to statues, images, or artistic depictions of enlightened beings
Examples
- The temple displayed several golden buddhas from different Asian countries.
- Many buddhas are depicted in a seated meditation pose.
- She collected small stone buddhas for her garden.
- The museum's collection includes buddhas from the 8th and 9th centuries.
- Buddhist practitioners honor buddhas as examples of spiritual achievement.
- The shop sold miniature buddhas as decorative souvenirs.