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The answer to this depends on which tradition of Buddhism is being discussed.
For example, the leader of Tibetan Buddhism (and perhaps the most respected Buddhist in the world) is the Dalai Lama.
In other Buddhist groups, the titles and positions vary widely, just as they do in Christian groups.
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Who was the religious leader of Buddhism?
Buddhism has many sects and schools and so there is no single religious leader. Much as the pope may be regarded as a Christian leader, he is not the leader of all Christians.
What is the name of the disciple of a religious leader in Buddhism?
Chela
Who is the religious leader in buddhism?
There is no single leader of Buddhism any more than there is a single leader of Christianity , Islam or Judaism. Each group follows its own leader or traditions.
What is Buddhism's religious text called?
The Dharmapada
What is a religious leader in Buddhism?
They could be called:* Rinpoche (Precious one)* Lama * Abbot (in charge of a lamasery) * Master * Shabdrung* Teacher (Sensi) * Brother * Tulku * Gelongma
What is islam's religious leader called?
called Imam
What is the religious leader in Tibet?
Tibetan Buddhism is Buddhism practiced in Tibet and the Himalayan region. There are many sects (Nyingma, Kagyü, Sakya and Gelu) each with their own leader and no overall leader. The current leader of the Gelug school, the newest of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism is the 14th Dalai Lama. He is perhaps the best known of these leaders.
What is a disciple of a religious leader called?
An acolyte .
What is Iran's religious leader called?
The Islamic religious leader is called the Imam, however in Islam God has said that everyone is equal and that their is no leader, the Imam is mainly used to teach people about the Islamic faith, and is also used to lead prayer, but he is not seen as a leader as everyone is seen as equal. The Religious founder in Islam is The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
A religious leaders in the middle ages are called?
a pope or priest is a religious leader
What are the upanishades?
The collection of Vedict texts is called Upanishads. It includes the early central and religious concepts of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Who was the founder and leader of Buddhism?
The founder is baddla and the leader well Buddhism don't feel have a leader
