noun
Shakyamuni; Gautama Buddha; the historical Buddha
Refers specifically to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, often in religious or historical contexts.
from Sanskrit Śākya
釈迦はインドの王子として生まれたと伝えられている。
It is said that Shakyamuni was born as a prince in India.
お寺で釈迦の生
I heard a talk about the life of the Buddha at the temple.
From Sanskrit 'Śākya' (the clan name of the historical Buddha) via Chinese 釈迦.