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Buddhism is his teaching, who then is the Buddha? Buddha is a Sanskrit
word meaning wisdom and enlightenment. However, this wisdom is not
the worldly wisdom we think of today. Broadly speaking, the Buddha's
wisdom is the ability to ultimately, perfectly and correctly comprehend
the true reality of life and the universe in the past, present and
future. One who has perceived this wisdom is called a Buddha. Buddha
Shakyamuni told us that all sentient beings, including ourselves,
possess this innate wisdom and ability. Thus Buddhism regards all
beings equally. Although we are equal in origin, presently we cannot
see this because everyone's wisdom and abilities differ.
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