Why was Gautama known as the Buddha?
The sermon at Benares
Dear Student,
Buddha means the 'Enlightened One'. Gautama attained enlightenment by meditating under a peepal tree in Bodh Gaya. Since he found the path to enlightenment, he was known as the 'Buddha'.
Regards,
Buddha means the 'Enlightened One'. Gautama attained enlightenment by meditating under a peepal tree in Bodh Gaya. Since he found the path to enlightenment, he was known as the 'Buddha'.
Regards,