Terms like බුදුරජාණන් වහන්සේ(budurajāṇan vahansē) and budupiyāṇan vahansē are synonyms for the Buddha in the Sinhala language.
- They emphasize one’s respect/admiration for the qualities of the Buddha.
- “Rāja” means “king/emperor,” and “Piyā” means “father.” Thus, those two terms imply that one respects the Buddha more than anyone else. A king or a father can provide protection only during this life. A Buddha can provide protection (guidance) to stop ANY/ALL future suffering.
