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No, saints are not part of Buddhist belief as saints are, in the common definition, holy. There is no "god" or holy aspect in Buddhism. Buddhism does have people who are great teachers, leaders and so on that inspire others to follow Buddhist precepts. Individuals who are closer to acheiving Nirvana or who have reused to enter into Nirvana to return to the cycle of death and rebirth are such inspirational beings.
In many cases, the Boddhistvas, the teachers mentioned above, are venerated in much the same way that Christians venerate the Saints. They may also be accorded special supernatural powers as a result of their enlightenment. Avalokiteshvara is one such Boddhistava and is usually seen as a quasi-divinity with multiple arms and powers to protect his charges.
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∙ 15y agoIt depends on your definition of saint. If your definition is that it is person who is venerated for their good life and teachings - then yes. If you mean a person who has been taken into heaven to be with god then no, as Buddhism has no "Heaven" or god.
In Buddhism people who have become enlightened and have the opportunity to escape the cycle of death and rebirth are called Budhas or Bodhisativas.
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Which saint predicted Buddha's future?
I know of no saint who predicted Buddha's birth, but the hermit and holy man Asita predicted to Buddha father, King Suddhodana, that his son would be either a great ruler of men or a great holy man.
What actors and actresses appeared in Saint Oniisan - 2013?
The cast of Saint Oniisan - 2013 includes: Gen Hoshino as Gautama Buddha Mirai Moriyama as Jesus Christ
Is the Budda a Catholic Saint?
Roman Catholic AnswerOf course not, Buddha wasn't even a Christian, he lived four centuries before Christ. There is a legend about a Buddhist ruler who became a saint, you can read about it below.
Any special words Buddha ever said?
== == not reli, although he did say this (buddha is the prince): "Who are you, anyway? Are you a god?" "No," the prince is said to have replied. "Are you a saint?" asked another."No," the prince replied. "Are you a prophet?""No, not a prophet." "Well, then," all the pilgrims cried at once, "who are you, then?" And very calmly, the story goes, the Buddha replied: "I am awake."
How many pages does Buddha Is As Buddha Does have?
Buddha Is As Buddha Does has 288 pages.
What are all the different types of Buddha statues?
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When was Buddha Is As Buddha Does created?
Buddha Is As Buddha Does was created on 2008-02-26.
How is the origin of Buddhism different from that of Hinduism?
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Is Buddha a prophet?
No, he was once asked this by his diciples: "Who are you, anyway? Are you a god?" "No," the prince is said to have replied. "Are you a saint?" asked another. "No," the prince replied. "Are you a prophet?" "No, not a prophet." "Well, then," all the pilgrims cried at once, "who are you, then?" And very calmly, the story goes, the Buddha replied: "I am awake."
Are Buddha statues idoltary?
The Buddha, whose name was Gautama Siddhartha, was not a god, but was a religious teacher. People pray to the Buddha in much the same sense that a Catholic might pray to a saint (and might have a statue or emblem of that saint). A statue of the Buddha is not any more idolatrous (and not any less) than a statue of the Virgin Mary, or a sculpture of Jesus Christ on the cross. Of course, Christians are more likely to approve of statuary with a Christian theme, than statuary whose theme derives from some other religion. Secular Americans often stand and contemplate statures of their heroes (Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, etc.) This is not considered idolatry only using a "thing" to focus one's thoughts. It is the same with a statue of the Buddha.
What is the ISBN of Buddha Is As Buddha Does?
The ISBN of Buddha Is As Buddha Does is 978-0-06-085953-4.
Does Gautama Buddha know what a Buddha does?
Yes, because he was a Buddha!
