Definitions

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  • noun An enlightened human being.
  • noun A statue or image of the Buddha.
  • noun Siddhartha Gautama.
  • noun informal marijuana

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Examples

  • While originally the term buddha, meaning “enlightened one,” was reserved for

    Laughter 2009

  • Bluestocking says: the buddha is a false sex god that encourages overeating and indulgence. —

    Think Progress » Fox News Televangelist Hume: Tiger Would Be ‘Farther Down The Road’ To ‘Forgiveness’ With Christianity 2010

  • Larry Mondello says: the buddha is a false sex god that encourages overeating and indulgence.

    Think Progress » Fox News Televangelist Hume: Tiger Would Be ‘Farther Down The Road’ To ‘Forgiveness’ With Christianity 2010

  • I just remember some kind of tall gate and you can see a giant statue of a buddha from the street.

    Giant Statue | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009

  • He or she is searching for total enlightenment to become a buddha, which is a totally enlightened being.

    Divine Transformation Dr. 2010

  • He or she is searching for total enlightenment to become a buddha, which is a totally enlightened being.

    Divine Transformation Dr. 2010

  • He or she is searching for total enlightenment to become a buddha, which is a totally enlightened being.

    Divine Transformation Dr. 2010

  • To become a buddha is the highest enlightenment and greatest achievement in Buddhist teaching.

    Divine Soul Songs Dr. Zhi Gang sha 2009

  • To become a buddha is the highest enlightenment and greatest achievement in Buddhist teaching.

    Divine Soul Songs Dr. Zhi Gang sha 2009

  • To become a buddha is the highest enlightenment and greatest achievement in Buddhist teaching.

    Divine Soul Songs Dr. Zhi Gang sha 2009

  • Named for its big, round Buddha belly shape, a “Buddha bowl” can mean different things to different people, but let’s define it here as a one-dish meal consisting of rice or whole grains, roasted veggies, a dressing and protein (by way of beans, tofu, lentils, or in some cases meat or fish).

    What’s a Buddha Bowl? Rashanda Cobbins 2018

  • Today for lunch we had Baja bowls. Basically Mexican Buddha bowls. Rice, black beans, red pepper, olives, cilantro, green onions, avocado, salsa, and roasted pepitas on top.

    Buddha bowl recipes? Rammsteinfan1984 2025

  • I make a sauce with equal portions of peanut butter, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce. If I’m making it for two, I do three tablespoons of each. Great on a Buddha bowl of rice, greens, chickpeas, roasted sweet potatoes, tomatoes and avocado

    Give me your best (Buddha bowl) sauces! 2025

  • Tonight's buddha bowl is loosely based on Nora Cooks version, with wfpb modifications where necessary. This one consisted of marinated air fried tofu, spring mix, red cabbage, sprouts, carrot, avocado, farro wheat, roasted cauliflower, japanese sweet potato, saurkraut, and peanut sauce and everything bagel seasoning.

    I could eat buddha bowls every damn day. hillbillyheartattack 2025

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  • Literally, an Awakened One.

    December 13, 2006