Translation guide
The state of being a Buddha; enlightenment in Buddhism. This is a specialized religious term with no common everyday equivalent.
The condition or attainment of being a fully awakened one (Buddha)
Direct transliteration of 'Buddha', often used in scholarly or religious contexts to refer to the enlightened state or the historical Buddha.
He attained the state of Buddhahood.
The act of becoming a Buddha; attaining Buddhahood. Commonly used in Buddhist teachings.
The fruit of Buddhahood; the state of enlightenment as the result of practice. More formal and doctrinal.
The rank or stage of a Buddha. Rare, used in doctrinal classifications.
The path to Buddhahood is steep.
The inherent characteristics or essence of being a Buddha
These terms are strictly religious and would sound out of place in non-Buddhist contexts. Do not use them to describe secular achievements or personal growth.
In Japanese Buddhism, the concept of Buddhahood is often discussed in terms of practice (成仏) or inherent nature (仏性). Choose the term based on whether you emphasize the process or the essence.
修行の末に成仏を果たした。
After training, he achieved Buddhahood.
They devote themselves to attaining Buddhahood.
Buddha-nature; the innate potential for enlightenment. Often used in Mahayana Buddhism.
All living beings possess Buddha-nature.
Tathāgata-nature; synonymous with Buddha-nature but more technical and less common.
Realizing Tathāgata-nature is nirvana.