What is the difference between 仏 and 釈迦？


Both 仏 and 釈迦 are defined as "Buddha" in my dictionary. Is there a difference
between these words?




仏 **basically** means (lowercase) buddha, that is, past participle of a verb
that means to wake in Sanskrit or one who are awaken, not limited to Gautama
Buddha. 釈迦 refers to Gautama Siddhartha himself.




仏 **basically** means (lowercase) buddha, that is, past participle of a verb
that means to wake in Sanskrit or one who are awaken, not limited to Gautama
Buddha. 釈迦 refers to Gautama Siddhartha himself.

