The original meaning of "Buddha"

This article explains the original meaning of "Buddha" from psychological and medical perspectives.

What is "Buddha"?

Buddha doesn't originally refer to "the deceased" or "a god-like being" in a religious sense.
"Buddha" comes from a term meaning "awakened one".
But doesn't it seem unnatural to call the dead "awakened"?
Buddha refers to a person who has reached enlightenment.

What Does "Reaching Enlightenment" Mean?

Originally, reaching enlightenment did not mean going to the afterlife or becoming a god-like being in a religious sense.
Instead, it refers to attaining a specific mental state through meditation.

What Happens When You Reach Enlightenment?

Enlightenment brings about a rapid and profound transformation in your perception and experience of the world, leading to deep inner peace.
For more details, see the article "What happens when you master meditation?".
However, rather than trying to understand enlightenment through words, the best way is to experience it yourself through meditation.

How to Reach Enlightenment Through Meditation

Try practicing the meditation technique introduced in the article "How to meditate" for 10 to 20 minutes daily.
You may notice significant improvements in your mental state within a few months, or sometimes even within a day.
Since this is a transformation that cannot be experienced without meditation, you will naturally realize when you have reached enlightenment.