Buddha.

Shakyamuni (Sage of the Muni Tribe).

Gautama/Gotama. The Historical Buddha, founder of Buddhism.

The Enlightened One. Star of Asia.

Buddha.

A Fully Awakened Man or Woman. One who has gone

beyond all arbitrary conceptions, dualities and qualifications.

One who whilst acting in the world of the senses rests in Nirvana.

Bodhisattva.

In the Hinayana (Small Vehicle) tradition, one who in

successive lifetimes strives to become a Buddha.

In the Mahayana (Great Vehicle) tradition, one who, relinquishing

care for his own enlightenment labours for the liberation of all

sentient beings. Many followers of the Mahayana tradition take

Bodhisattva vows.

Bodhisattva.

A Saviour, one who helps others to save themselves.

The most noble of vocations.

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Dharma.

(Pali. Dhamma). The Teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and all Buddhas.

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Dharma.

The Way of the Buddhist pilgrim. At some stage in the

Bodhisattva's Way he or she will realise that the activity of conditioned

Karma has given way to, and been replaced by Dharma or Truth in Action.

"When Enlightenment is Perfected

a Bodhisattva is free from the bondage of things

but does not seek to be delivered from things.

Samsara is not hated by him, nor is Nirvana loved.

When Perfect Enlightenment shines

it is neither bondage nor deliverence".

Prunabuddha Sutra

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Sufi. An Islamic/Christian mystic.

St. Francis of Assisi was regarded as a brother by Muslim Sufis.

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