Are There Different Buddhas?

In Buddhism, there are generally three types of Buddhas recognized:

1. Samyaksambuddha (Sanskrit) or Sammasambuddha (Pali) - a fully enlightened Buddha who discovers the path to enlightenment on their own and teaches it to others.

2. Pratyekabuddha (Sanskrit) or Paccekabuddha (Pali) - a "solitary" Buddha who also attains enlightenment on their own, but does not teach others.

3. Bodhisattva - an enlightened being who vows to delay their own entrance into Nirvana until they have helped all beings achieve enlightenment.

Additionally, within some Buddhist traditions, there are also celestial Buddhas who are regarded as manifestations of the Buddha or enlightened beings who preside over particular realms. Examples include Amitabha Buddha and Medicine Buddha.