Siddhartha Gautama, religious philosopher and teacher who lived in India 563?-483? and was the founder of Buddhism: the name is a title applied by Buddhists to someone regarded as embodying divine wisdom and virtue
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(bo͞oˈdə, bo͝odˈə) Originally Siddhartha Gau·ta·ma(gôˈtə-mə, gouˈ-) 563?-483? B.C.
Indian mystic and founder of Buddhism. He began preaching after achieving supreme enlightenment at the age of 35.
(bo͞oˈdə, bo͝odˈə)
noun
One who has achieved a state of perfect spiritual enlightenment in accordance with the teachings of Buddha.