Which of the following statements is true of the term “buddha”?
a. It applies to Siddhartha Gautama and not his followers.
b. It originated as an English term.
c. It means "the compassionate one."
d. It is a term, not a personal name.
d. It is a term, not a personal name.
Analysis:
a, b & c. Incorrect. Buddhism is the religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. Despite the similarity of the words Buddhism and Buddha, the religion is not named after him.
d. Correct. When anyone becomes fully enlightened, that person is a buddha, too. So the word Buddha is a term, not a personal name.
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