1. a person who has achieved enlightenment in Buddhism
Usage: often capitalized when referring to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism
2. a statue or image of Buddha, used as a religious or decorative object
Usage: often lowercase when referring to the object itself

Examples

• Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha after years of meditation and spiritual practice.
• The temple contains a large golden Buddha statue that attracts many visitors.
• In Buddhism, a buddha is someone who has reached nirvana and escaped the cycle of suffering.
• She placed a small buddha figurine on her meditation altar.
• The Buddha taught that suffering comes from desire and attachment.
• Many people display buddha images in their homes for spiritual inspiration.