Cook Islands 2011 10$ Giant Kamakura Buddha 1Oz Silver Coin

Cook Islands 2011 10$ Giant Kamakura Buddha 1Oz Silver CoinIn Theravada Buddhism, Buddha refers to one who has become awakened through their own efforts and insight, without a teacher to point out the Dharma (Sanskrit; Pali dhamma; “right way of living”). A samyak sambuddha teaches the dharma to others after his awakening. A pratyeka-buddha also reaches Nirvana through his own efforts, but does not teach the dharma to others. An Arhat needs to follow the teaching of a Buddha to attain Nirvana, but can also preach the dharma after attaining Nirvana. In one instance the term buddha is also used