Important figures in buddahism

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Buddha is the main figure. 'Siddhartha Gautama' is known as the Buddha. There are 3 branches of Buddhism. Theravada, Mahayana and Vajaryana. In Tibet the Dalai Lama is only a Head Lama and not 'Buddha'. Also the statues in restaurants is of not Buddha, either. He is the 'Laughing Buddha' and not 'Siddhartha Gautama'. There is Kakusanddha Buddha and Kassapa Buddha. No names are given for these two.

Answer 3

Buddha