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Followers of religious leaders are usually not numbered - words like numerous are usually used. Buddha had 10 close followers and some 500 to 1200 advanced followers but the total is not known.
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∙ 7y agoFollowers of religious leaders are usually not numbered - word like numerous are usually used. Buddha had 10 close followers and some 500 to 1200 advanced followers but the total is not known.
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Who practiced noviolence in India?
Actually quite a large number of people. The Buddha and all his followers and Gandhi and all his followers for starters.
Which followers believe in Buddhism?
Followers of the Buddha are called Buddhists.
What else did the followers of guatama call him?
Buddha
Why the followers of Buddha worship him?
Buddhists do not worship the Buddha, what we follow is the ideals and teachings put forth by Siddartha Gautama, who became a Buddha. Buddha is a title not a name, anyone can become a Buddha.
Where were the Buddha teachings preserved?
The Buddha's teaching were first preserved orally by his followers and then later were written down.
How did Buddhism grow after the Buddha died?
After the death of Buddha, the followers spread the religion. And kept expanding and growing.
What is the name given to followers of buddhism?
The blanket term for those the adhere to and follow the teachings of Buddha are Buddhists. That being said there are many concepts to Buddhism that have been adopted by others. For example many Hindus hold Buddha and his philosophies in reverence, but are not necessarily Buddhists by self-identification.
What do followers of Buddha believe about Jesus?
Nothing except he is important to Christians.
What are followers of Buddhism called?
A follower of The Buddha is called a Buddhist. As a note: Buddhists doe not worship The Buddha. We revere him, we are grateful to him, but he is not a god.
Analyze why early followers of Buddhism did not believe images of Buddha should be displayed?
No analysis necessary. Buddha discouraged making statues or images of himself.
What are Buddhists?
followers of the Dharmic satguru Gautama Buddha and other gurus who followed him and their teachings.
Which religions Buddhist are the followers?
Buddhism. Buddhists follow Buddhism, the religion founded by the Buddha.
