Is Siddhartha Gautama the last recognized Buddha?

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Does Siddharta Gautama happen to be the last person to reach Buddhahood?

I think that it depends on which sect/branch of buddhism one is looking at. I know that in Nochiren Buddhism, Nichiren Daishonin is often referred to as, "The Buddha of the Latter-Day of the Law." — Morella Almånd, May 24 '16 at 09:21

score 6 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 31 '14 at 06:41

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To add to @konrad01, private Buddhas don't occur when the dispensation of a Buddha is still there. Hence the last Buddha is Siddhartha Gautama.

answered Aug 31 '14 at 06:41

Suminda Sirinath S. Dharmasena

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score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited Aug 31 '14 at 07:23

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Yes, if you think in terms of a fully enlightened Buddhas. Maytrea Buddha will be the next. However, there are also private Buddhas. Most of Buddhas are private Buddhas. They are enlightened, but they don't teach the Dhamma.

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Sankha Kulathantille

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answered Aug 31 '14 at 00:57

konrad01

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are you revering to paccekabuddha's? – DirkM Sep 02 '14 at 10:15
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pacceka buddhas = private buddhas – konrad01 Sep 02 '14 at 11:31

Is Siddhartha Gautama the last recognized Buddha?

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