also: ぶつばつ
noun
divine punishment by Buddha; Buddhist retribution
Buddhist term for punishment or misfortune believed to be inflicted by the Buddha or divine forces for wrongdoing. Often used in a religious or moral context.
悪事を働くと仏罰が下ると信じられている。
It is believed that if you do evil deeds, divine punishment by Buddha will befall you.
天罰 is a broader term for divine punishment from heaven or gods, not specifically Buddhist. 仏罰 is explicitly punishment from the Buddha.
罰 (ばち) is a more general and colloquial term for divine punishment or retribution, often used in everyday expressions like 罰が当たる. 仏罰 is more formal and specifically Buddhist.
Compound of 仏 (Buddha) and 罰 (punishment). The reading ぶつばち is the standard on'yomi combination; ぶつばつ is a less common variant.