Amanda was the cousin of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Ananda term is related to the chief desciple of Buddha. He was also personel assistant to the Buddha.
No, the Buddha did not appoint Ananda as his successor. The Buddha did not appoint a specific successor but instructed his followers to rely on the Dharma (teachings) for guidance after his passing. Ananda played a significant role as a devoted disciple and recollected the Buddha's teachings, which were later compiled into the scriptures.
Buddha`s teachings are more important than Buddha himself. Buddha`s teachings are known as Dhamma. Buddha has not appointed any successor after him. At the time of Mahaparinirvana he told to his personal attending desciple Ananda to fallow his teachings after his death.
"Ananda hi Ananda" is a Sanskrit phrase that translates to "Bliss is indeed Bliss" in English. It conveys the idea that true happiness and joy come from within and can be found in moments of contentment and peace.
Ananda Lewis's birth name is Sarasvati Ananda Lewis.
Ananda Everingham's birth name is Ananda Matthew Everingham.
STAR Ananda was created in 2005.
D.M. Ananda was born in 1954.
Ananda Prasad was born in 1928.
Ananda Marga was created in 1955.
Ananda Temple was created in 1091.
Ananda Sukarlan was born in 1968.