noun
Shakyamuni; Gautama Buddha; the historical Buddha
Refers to the historical Buddha Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. Used in Buddhist contexts and historical discussions.
from Sanskrit Śākyamuni
釈迦牟尼は紀元前5世紀頃に実在したとされる。
Shakyamuni is believed to have lived around the 5th century BCE.
この寺の本尊は釈迦牟尼仏です。
The principal image of this temple is Shakyamuni Buddha.
From Sanskrit Śākyamuni, meaning 'sage of the Śākya clan'.