Question

What does mean namu shakyamuni butsu?

Answer 1

Namu = homage, respect, praise

Shakyamuni = is a name for Gautama Buddha, the historical founder of Buddhism. Shakyamuni means, 'sage of the shakyas.' Buddha was born into the Shakya tribe.

Butsu= Buddha

therefore, 'Namu Shakyamuni Buddha' can be translated as 'Homage to the Shakyamuni Buddha.'

Answer 2

Namu = homage, respect, praise Shakyamuni = is a name for Gautama Buddha, the historical founder of Buddhism.