Tathagata, one of the ten sacred names of Buddha; specifically used to refer to [[释迦牟尼|釋迦牟尼|shi4 jia1 mou2 ni2]], often as a result of influence from popular fiction.

the Buddha of Abundant Treasures, an ancient buddha who appears in the Lotus Sutra to witness the teachings of Shakyamuni

full title of the Shurangama Sutra, an influential Mahayana Buddhist scripture concerning meditation and the nature of the mind

The supreme Buddha of enlightenment, considered the spiritual body of the universal Buddha-truth; also known as [[毗卢遮那佛|毗盧遮那佛|pi2 lu2 zhe1 na4 fo2]].

one of the Five Tathagatas of the Womb Realm in Esoteric Buddhism, representing the sound of celestial drums

A metaphor for a higher authority or force from whose control one cannot break free; originating from the novel [[西游记|西遊記|xi1 you2 ji4]].

the womb or matrix of the Buddha, representing the innate potential for enlightenment in all sentient beings

the Buddha of Fixed Light, a figure in Buddhism said to have lived in the remote past and predicted the enlightenment of the historical Buddha

one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, associated with the southern direction and the transformation of pride into wisdom

the Buddha of Universal Light, an ancient Buddha who predicted the enlightenment of the historical Buddha

Commonly used to say that arriving at the exact right moment is better than simply being early; perfect timing.

The Buddha of Fixed Light, an ancient Buddha who is said to have lived in the world countless ages ago and predicted the future buddhahood of Gautama Buddha

the Buddha of burning lamps, an ancient figure who preceded the historical Buddha in Buddhist tradition

The Buddha of healing and medicine, also known by the Sanskrit name Bhaisajyaguru

the Buddha of Fixed Light, an ancient Buddha who is said to have lived on Earth in the distant past and predicted the future buddhahood of Shakyamuni

the Immovable Buddha, one of the five wisdom Buddhas in Mahayana Buddhism, associated with the eastern direction

Amitabha, the Buddha of infinite light and life in Pure Land Buddhism

one of the Five Wisdom Buddhas of the Vajrayana tradition, associated with the north and the accomplishment of all actions