お釈しゃ迦か様さま

noun

Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha

Respectful term for the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. Used in Buddhist contexts and everyday expressions like お釈迦様でも気がつくまい (even the Buddha wouldn't notice).

See also: 釈迦 (しゃか)

• お釈しゃ迦か様さまの教おしえは多おおくの人ひとに影えい響きょうを与あたえた。

  The teachings of the Buddha have influenced many people.

• お釈しゃ迦か様さまの手てのひらの上うえで転ころがされているようだ。

  It's as if we are being toyed with in the palm of the Buddha's hand.