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+ | '''[[100 titles or descriptions for Buddha]]''' (some of the [[Pali]] is shown in parentheses): | ||
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+ | #[[All-seeing]] ([[Annadatthudasa]]) | ||
+ | #[[All-transcending Sage]] ([[Sabbabhibhu Dhiro]]) | ||
#All-vanquishing [[Wikipedia:Sage (sophos|sage]] | #All-vanquishing [[Wikipedia:Sage (sophos|sage]] | ||
#[[Arahant]] (fully [[enlightened]]) | #[[Arahant]] (fully [[enlightened]]) | ||
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#Best of those who can be tamed | #Best of those who can be tamed | ||
#[[Blessed One]] | #[[Blessed One]] | ||
− | #[[Brahma]] (as in [[master]] of the [[brahma-viharas]]) | + | #[[Brahma]](as in [[master]])] of the [[brahma-viharas]]) |
#[[Buddha]] ([[Awakened One]], [[Enlightened One]]) | #[[Buddha]] ([[Awakened One]], [[Enlightened One]]) | ||
#[[Bull]] among men | #[[Bull]] among men | ||
#[[Bull]] among seers | #[[Bull]] among seers | ||
− | #[[Bull | + | #[[Bull of the Sakyan clan]] |
#Caravan leader | #Caravan leader | ||
#Conqueror of {{Wiki|beasts}} | #Conqueror of {{Wiki|beasts}} | ||
− | #Conqueror of | + | #[[Conqueror of Mara]] ([[Maraji]]) |
− | #Consummate in [[knowledge]] & conduct | + | #[[Consummate]] in [[knowledge]] & conduct |
#[[Dhamma]] | #[[Dhamma]] | ||
#Discoverer (in the [[Dhamma]] after it [[died]] out) | #Discoverer (in the [[Dhamma]] after it [[died]] out) | ||
#Dispeller of {{Wiki|darkness}} | #Dispeller of {{Wiki|darkness}} | ||
− | #Elucidator of meaning | + | #[[Elucidator of meaning]] |
#Endowed with all the foremost marks | #Endowed with all the foremost marks | ||
− | #Endowed with | + | #[[Endowed with knowledge and good conduct]] ([[Vijjacaranasampanna]]) |
#[[Exalted One]] | #[[Exalted One]] | ||
#Expert with regard to the [[world]] | #Expert with regard to the [[world]] | ||
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#Foremost of charioteers | #Foremost of charioteers | ||
#Foremost of those who can cross | #Foremost of those who can cross | ||
− | #Foremost [[ | + | #Foremost [[Sage]] |
#[[Fortunate]] One | #[[Fortunate]] One | ||
#Freed ([[nibbana]]) | #Freed ([[nibbana]]) | ||
#[[Fully enlightened one]] | #[[Fully enlightened one]] | ||
#Giver of the {{Wiki|deathless}} | #Giver of the {{Wiki|deathless}} | ||
− | #[[God | + | #[[God of gods]] (Devadeva) |
− | #[[Gotama]] (his family [[name]]) | + | #[[Gotama]] (his [[family]] [[name]]) |
− | #Great One | + | #[[Great One]] |
− | # | + | #[[Great seer]] |
− | #Guide ([[Nayaka]]) | + | #[[Guide]] ([[Nayaka]]) |
#Healer ([[meditation]] types) | #Healer ([[meditation]] types) | ||
#Helper ([[Natha]]) | #Helper ([[Natha]]) | ||
#Helper of the [[World]] ([[Lokanatha]]) | #Helper of the [[World]] ([[Lokanatha]]) | ||
− | #Him-of-the-Ten-Powers (Dasabala) | + | #[[Him-of-the-Ten-Powers]] ([[Dasabala]]) |
− | #Incomparable Charioteer of men to be tamed | + | #{{Wiki|Incomparable}} Charioteer of men to be tamed |
− | #[[King | + | #[[King of the Dhamma]] ([[Dhammaraja]]) |
#Kinsman of the {{Wiki|sun}} | #Kinsman of the {{Wiki|sun}} | ||
− | #Knower ([[enlightened]]) of the [[World]] (Lokavidu) | + | #Knower ([[enlightened]]) of the [[World]] ([[Lokavidu]]) |
#[[Knowledge]] | #[[Knowledge]] | ||
− | #[[Lion | + | #[[Lion of the Dhamma]]; [[Siha]] in [[Pali]]) |
− | #[[Lion]] | + | #[[Lion Man]] ([[Narasiha]]) |
− | #[[Lion of the Sakyas]] (Sakyasiha) | + | #[[Lion of the Sakyas]] ([[Sakyasiha]]) |
#[[Lord Buddha]] (respectful, devotional title in [[appreciation]] for the teachings) | #[[Lord Buddha]] (respectful, devotional title in [[appreciation]] for the teachings) | ||
− | #[[Lord]] | + | #[[Lord of sages]] ([[Muninda]]) |
#[[Lord of the Dhamma]] | #[[Lord of the Dhamma]] | ||
− | #[[Master | + | #[[Master Gotama]] (referring to being a [[teacher]] with his [[birth]] [[name]]) |
#[[Noble One]] (by [[attainments]], not [[birth]]) | #[[Noble One]] (by [[attainments]], not [[birth]]) | ||
− | #Of | + | #[[Of excellent wisdom]] ([[Varapañña]]) |
− | #One who sees (Cakkhuma) | + | #[[One who sees]] ([[Cakkhuma]]) |
− | #One who transcends all (Sabbabhibhu) | + | #[[One who transcends all]] ([[Sabbabhibhu]]) |
− | #[[Peaceful]] [[Wikipedia:Sage (sophos|sage]] | + | #[[Peaceful]] [[Wikipedia:Sage (sophos|sage]] |
#Peerless [[bull]] | #Peerless [[bull]] | ||
#Perfect in [[knowledge]] and practice | #Perfect in [[knowledge]] and practice | ||
− | # | + | #[[Physician]] ([[Bhisakka]]) |
#The [[Perfect One]] | #The [[Perfect One]] | ||
#[[Pure]] ([[enlightenment]]) | #[[Pure]] ([[enlightenment]]) | ||
− | #Radiant One ([[Angirasa]]) | + | #[[Radiant One]] ([[Angirasa]]) |
#[[Recluse]] ([[monk]] not [[attached]] to home or possessions) | #[[Recluse]] ([[monk]] not [[attached]] to home or possessions) | ||
− | #Related to the {{Wiki|sun}} (Adiccabandhu) | + | #Related to the {{Wiki|sun}} ([[Adiccabandhu]]) |
− | #Rightly self-awakened | + | #[[Rightly self-awakened]] |
− | #[[Sakyamuni]] ([[Sage | + | #[[Sakyamuni]] ([[Sage of the Sakyas]]) |
− | #Samma-sam-Buddha ([[teacher | + | #[[Samma-sam-Buddha]] ([[teacher of the masses, rediscovering Dhamma]]) |
− | #Self-dependent ([[Sayambhu]]) | + | #[[Self-dependent]] ([[Sayambhu]]) |
#Shower of the way | #Shower of the way | ||
#[[Siddhattha]] (his given [[name]]) | #[[Siddhattha]] (his given [[name]]) | ||
#Stainless ([[pure]] in [[virtues]]) | #Stainless ([[pure]] in [[virtues]]) | ||
− | #[[Sublime]] | + | #[[Sublime One]] |
− | #Supreme among those who can be released | + | #[[Supreme among those who can be released]] |
− | #[[Tathagata]] (the one “[[thus- | + | #[[Tathagata]] ([[the one “thus-gone]]” or “[[thus-come]]“) |
− | #[[Teacher]] (Sattha) | + | #[[Teacher]] ([[Sattha]]) |
#[[Teacher]] of [[divine]] and [[human beings]] | #[[Teacher]] of [[divine]] and [[human beings]] | ||
− | #[[Teacher | + | #[[Teacher of the world]] ([[Lokagaru]]) |
#Thoroughly mature | #Thoroughly mature | ||
− | #Torchbearer of mankind (Ukkadharo manussanam) | + | #[[Torchbearer of mankind]] ([[Ukkadharo manussanam]]) |
− | #Training leader ([[Vinayaka]]) | + | #[[Training leader]] ([[Vinayaka]]) |
− | #[[Ultimate]] | + | #[[Ultimate leader]] |
− | #Unconquered conqueror | + | #[[Unconquered conqueror]] |
− | #Unexcelled trainer for those | + | #[[Unexcelled trainer for those people fit to be tamed]] |
− | #[[Unsurpassed | + | #[[Unsurpassed charioteer of beings to be tamed]] |
− | #[[Unsurpassed | + | #[[Unsurpassed doctor and surgeon]] |
− | #Unvanquished (Anabhibhuto) | + | #Unvanquished([[Anabhibhuto]]) |
− | #Vanquisher ([[Abhibhu]]) | + | #[[Vanquisher]] ([[Abhibhu]]) |
#Victor in {{Wiki|battle}} | #Victor in {{Wiki|battle}} | ||
#{{Wiki|Wanderer}} ([[monk]] gone forth from lay [[life]]) | #{{Wiki|Wanderer}} ([[monk]] gone forth from lay [[life]]) | ||
#Wellfarer | #Wellfarer | ||
− | #Well-gone one ([[Sugata]]) | + | #[[Well-gone one]] ([[Sugata]]) |
− | #Wielder of power ([[Vasavatti]]) | + | #[[Wielder of power]] ([[Vasavatti]]) |
− | # | + | #[[With great wisdom]] ([[Bhuripañña]]) |
− | #World-knower | + | #[[World-knower]] |
− | #[[Worthy]] | + | #[[Worthy one]] |
(There are even more, but these are the major 100 titles used in the [[Pali Canon]].) | (There are even more, but these are the major 100 titles used in the [[Pali Canon]].) | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
− | *''[[Buddha's Lists|The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained]]''. [[David N. Snyder]], Ph.D., 2006. | + | *''[[Buddha's Lists|The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained]]''. [[David N. Snyder]], [[Ph.D]]., 2006. |
*http://www.thedhamma.com/ | *http://www.thedhamma.com/ | ||
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[http://www.dhammawiki.com/index.php?title=67_titles_or_descriptions_for_Buddha www.dhammawiki.com] | [http://www.dhammawiki.com/index.php?title=67_titles_or_descriptions_for_Buddha www.dhammawiki.com] | ||
[[Category:Buddhas]] | [[Category:Buddhas]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:01, 29 December 2023
100 titles or descriptions for Buddha (some of the Pali is shown in parentheses):
- All-seeing (Annadatthudasa)
- All-transcending Sage (Sabbabhibhu Dhiro)
- All-vanquishing sage
- Arahant (fully enlightened)
- Awakened One
- Best of those who can be tamed
- Blessed One
- Brahma(as in master)] of the brahma-viharas)
- Buddha (Awakened One, Enlightened One)
- Bull among men
- Bull among seers
- Bull of the Sakyan clan
- Caravan leader
- Conqueror of beasts
- Conqueror of Mara (Maraji)
- Consummate in knowledge & conduct
- Dhamma
- Discoverer (in the Dhamma after it died out)
- Dispeller of darkness
- Elucidator of meaning
- Endowed with all the foremost marks
- Endowed with knowledge and good conduct (Vijjacaranasampanna)
- Exalted One
- Expert with regard to the world
- The Eye
- First in the world
- Foremost jewel
- Foremost of all people
- Foremost of charioteers
- Foremost of those who can cross
- Foremost Sage
- Fortunate One
- Freed (nibbana)
- Fully enlightened one
- Giver of the deathless
- God of gods (Devadeva)
- Gotama (his family name)
- Great One
- Great seer
- Guide (Nayaka)
- Healer (meditation types)
- Helper (Natha)
- Helper of the World (Lokanatha)
- Him-of-the-Ten-Powers (Dasabala)
- Incomparable Charioteer of men to be tamed
- King of the Dhamma (Dhammaraja)
- Kinsman of the sun
- Knower (enlightened) of the World (Lokavidu)
- Knowledge
- Lion of the Dhamma; Siha in Pali)
- Lion Man (Narasiha)
- Lion of the Sakyas (Sakyasiha)
- Lord Buddha (respectful, devotional title in appreciation for the teachings)
- Lord of sages (Muninda)
- Lord of the Dhamma
- Master Gotama (referring to being a teacher with his birth name)
- Noble One (by attainments, not birth)
- Of excellent wisdom (Varapañña)
- One who sees (Cakkhuma)
- One who transcends all (Sabbabhibhu)
- Peaceful sage
- Peerless bull
- Perfect in knowledge and practice
- Physician (Bhisakka)
- The Perfect One
- Pure (enlightenment)
- Radiant One (Angirasa)
- Recluse (monk not attached to home or possessions)
- Related to the sun (Adiccabandhu)
- Rightly self-awakened
- Sakyamuni (Sage of the Sakyas)
- Samma-sam-Buddha (teacher of the masses, rediscovering Dhamma)
- Self-dependent (Sayambhu)
- Shower of the way
- Siddhattha (his given name)
- Stainless (pure in virtues)
- Sublime One
- Supreme among those who can be released
- Tathagata (the one “thus-gone” or “thus-come“)
- Teacher (Sattha)
- Teacher of divine and human beings
- Teacher of the world (Lokagaru)
- Thoroughly mature
- Torchbearer of mankind (Ukkadharo manussanam)
- Training leader (Vinayaka)
- Ultimate leader
- Unconquered conqueror
- Unexcelled trainer for those people fit to be tamed
- Unsurpassed charioteer of beings to be tamed
- Unsurpassed doctor and surgeon
- Unvanquished(Anabhibhuto)
- Vanquisher (Abhibhu)
- Victor in battle
- Wanderer (monk gone forth from lay life)
- Wellfarer
- Well-gone one (Sugata)
- Wielder of power (Vasavatti)
- With great wisdom (Bhuripañña)
- World-knower
- Worthy one
(There are even more, but these are the major 100 titles used in the Pali Canon.)
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/