tathāgata

  1. one who has gone so; the awakened one; used

    1. by Gotama (a) of Buddhas generally, including himself; (b) specifically of himself.
    2. by others (a) of Buddhas generally, including Gotama; (b) of Gotama specifically.
  2. a designation of an arahat.

  3. a creature; a sentient being.