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Buddha

Orientation entry

Concise context for terms used across this project. Detailed bibliography remains in editorial development.

A title meaning “awakened one.” On this site it most often refers to Siddhārtha Gautama, while Buddhist traditions also speak of other buddhas.

Source record

Reviewed introductory and reference sources to be added

Bibliography pending editorial review

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