1
: a person who has attained Buddhahood
2
: a representation of Siddhārtha Gautama
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Though founded on the spiritual teachings of Buddha, like any other religion, the practices of Buddhism can vary throughout the world.
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Lauren Costantino
updated July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
The event was also attended by journalists from around the world and long-time supporters including Hollywood star Richard Gere, who sat in the audience in a hall that had ornate paintings of the Buddha and photographs of the Dalai Lama on the walls.
—Krishna N. Das, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Gershman comes from Buddha Jones, ABC and Disney Entertainment with deep knowledge around the convergence of streaming and broadcast TV.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 July 2025
Stillwater is produced in collaboration with Mallika Chopra, author of Buddha and The Rose and the Just Be series for kids, and CEO of Chopra Global, through Apple TV+’s changemakers initiative.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 June 2025
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Lauren Costantino
updated July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
The event was also attended by journalists from around the world and long-time supporters including Hollywood star Richard Gere, who sat in the audience in a hall that had ornate paintings of the Buddha and photographs of the Dalai Lama on the walls.
—Krishna N. Das, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Gershman comes from Buddha Jones, ABC and Disney Entertainment with deep knowledge around the convergence of streaming and broadcast TV.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 July 2025
Stillwater is produced in collaboration with Mallika Chopra, author of Buddha and The Rose and the Just Be series for kids, and CEO of Chopra Global, through Apple TV+’s changemakers initiative.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 June 2025
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“Buddha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Buddha. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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