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The number of enlightened beings before and after Gautama Buddha is incalculable.
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How many Buddha's?
The number of people who are fully realized enlightened Buddhas is unknown. Since we all have a Buddha spirit in us, we can all become fully enlightened. Therefore the number of potential Buddhas is the same as the number of people alive.
What is Buddha's actual name?
The historical Buddha is known by several names. His original name is said to have been Siddharta Gautama (with many variations on the spelling such as Gotama). He is also known as Sakkyamuni as he belonged to the Sakkya tribe. As in Christianity there are many Buddhist traditions and some believe there are other previous Buddhas before the historical, so there are many names.
How many years did Gautama Buddha preach?
61
Was Hinduism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama?
Hinduism existed many years before the birth of the Buddha.
Was Siddhartha the only Buddha?
If you mean was Gautama Buddha the only 1 incarnation of that unique deified status , that Buddhism only has for the only 1 incarnation of God . Then YES , Gautama Buddha is the founder of Buddhism . Unlike Sikhism , where there are 10 successive spiritual teachers , there was only ever 1 Buddha . Words like "buddha" "bodhisattva" even the name "Siddhartha" {which means in Sanskrit a compound of 'siddha', acquired, accomplished, fulfilled, gained and of 'artha', aim use, purpose, wealth, opulence; hence literally 'the wealth accrued to one who has fulfilled his aim'. The greatest wealth being self-realization / enlightenment} These words are nothing more than titles of honor & respect that are inferred onto other deities , as what you see & read in Tibetan Buddhism , or Jainism . So when you hear or read a deity being called "bodhisattva" or "buddha" that does not mean it is Gautama . Now in some Buddhist beliefs , there are many Buddhas , as many as contrasts & colours that you can see in 1 day , dark buddha's , light Buddhas , but why i emphasise this answer is because , it is in 1 space 1 time 1 dimension , it is in chronological order , to believe in the Buddhist faith of many buddhas you would need to evoke a multi dimensional understanding !
How many years did Gautama Buddha teach after gaining enlightenment?
About 50 years
Is Buddha male or female?
Buddha is typically depicted as male in many Buddhist traditions. However, there are also female Buddhas in some Buddhist sects and belief systems. The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, was male.
Who started the buddist religion?
Siddhartha Gautama started the Buddhist religion when he saw a sick man and monk that had nothing to his name. Hopefully i helped you.Technically, The Buddha did but he claimed that there were many other Buddhas before him.
What Was The Budda's Real Name?
there are many Buddhas (which, by the way, means "the enlightened one") but the main Buddha real name is Siddhartha Gotama.
Which of these statements best describes the Buddhist school of Mahayana?
The followers of Mahayana worshipped Buddha as a god and also believed that there are many Buddhas.
Important figures in buddahism?
Buddhism developed after the Shakyamuni Buddha (Siddhārtha Gautama) became enlightened and shared some of his understanding with others. Those students studied his teachings, meditated and sometimes became enlightened themselves. In turn, they taught what they learned to other interested people, and eventually there was a community or Sangha of practitioners of the teachings of the Buddha. Once that community matured and the practices were codified to some extent, it became known as Buddhism. And the actual founder, as the name describes, is buddha a famous spiritual teacher, revered by many as a god.
Who is the current Buddha?
The current Buddha is Buddha Shakyamuni or historical Buddha, because it is his doctrine that Buddhists follow, however there are countless Buddhas (enlightened beings) however they have either not taken rebirth on this planet or were deciples of Buddha Shakyamuni. To be honest, I don't think its an actual title like the dalia lama. Anyone can become a Buddha; its simply a term like 'father', 'minister' etc. Answer: "Buddha" is not a title like "Pope" or "King" it indicates a condition of enlightenment. It is not given to a single person and it is not limited to one person. Monotheistic religions sometimes have a problem with the concept that there is no one in charge.In Mahayana Buddhism any number of enlightened individuals can forego Nirvana to return to the world to help others. Typically the designation of "buddha" or "bohhisattva" is limited to leaders of Buddhist thought or teachers. HH the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama are examples of many lineages of living Buddhas (tulku) in Tibetan Buddhism.
