Shakyamuni Buddha

Shakyamuni Buddha is a name given to the historical Buddha, especially in Mahayana Buddhism. So, it's nearly always the case that when someone is talking about Shakyamuni, he or she is speaking of the historical figure who was born Siddhartha Gautama but then became known as Shakyamuni only after he became the Buddha. This person, after his enlightenment, is also sometimes called Gautama Buddha.

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