How many Buddha's?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The word Buddha means enlightened one therefore there have been numerous "Buddhas" throughout history. The first recognized Buddha was Siddhartha Gautama. He was a prince in India circa 500 BC and the originator of the Buddhist philosophy. Contrary to the beliefs of many non-Buddhists he was not a god nor did he wish to be looked upon as one. He was a man who became enlightened (a Buddha), and taught others the method he used to do so.

Answer 3

As per Buddhas teaching, there can be only one Buddha at a time in the world. However there can be several Arhants or enlightened ones in the world at a time. Further Buddha also says that earth is never devoid of Arhants as long as Buddhas teaching exists.

Answer:

All sentient beings are capable of becoming Buddhas (enlightened beings). As to how many living Buddhas there are, as opposed to potential Buddhas or enlightened beings that have gone to Nirvana, there is no estimating the number.. Some are known - for example the Dalai Lama is held to be the reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion by the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism.

Answer 4

There have been 28 Buddha's so far... Siddharth Gautama is the 28th enlightened person. And Nepal has seen three buddhas includiing Siddharth Gautama the Buddha.