noun
Lord Buddha; the Buddha
Honorific Buddhist term for the Buddha, used in prayers, sutras, and respectful references.
御仏の教えに従って生きる。
Live according to the teachings of the Buddha.
仏 is the standard, non-honorific word for Buddha or a deceased person; 御仏 adds the honorific prefix 御 (み) for reverence.
Compound of honorific prefix 御 (み) and 仏 (ほとけ, 'Buddha').