Questions about the nature or characteristics of Buddhas in general, rather than a specific individual.
Questions tagged [buddhas]
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Why can't private buddhas just tell people what they did to achieve enlightenment
I mean I don't know if they do but apparently private buddhas don't put forth a teaching, so my question is why can't they just tell people what they did to attain enlightenment.
Buddhistdude
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Era in which the past Buddhas appeared
Does anyone know in which era each of the first 27 Buddhas appeared? I know the 28th Buddha's lifetime is generally accepted to be circa 563 BC to 483 BC.
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How many Buddhas are there?
If you believe in Shakyamuni Buddha the answer is No, because Buddha
was clear about the previous Buddha Kassapa and the next Buddha
Maytreia
If that's the case, then buddha must be very few in numbers. Why so many want to be a buddha and…
user4951
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If a Buddha exists then can a private buddha arise or exist somewhere in the same world system without having learned from the current Buddha?
The question is in the title.
Or is he just known as an arahant?
Buddhistdude
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Who are the Buddhas Yet to Come and what Information do we have about them as per Theravada standpoint?
Who are the Buddha's who have got definite prophecy of Buddhahood? What is the description we have about them, their parents, family, disciples and sasana? What are the sources?
Suminda Sirinath S. Dharmasena
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Buddhavamsa and the 29 Buddhas
I’m trying to find the truth behind religious movements, for so far possible of course. I admit, it’s with a selfish goal, but it’s important for me. I want to find my way in Life and try to understand things about Life. Alas I am a little skeptical…
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Was Buddha ever born as an elephant?
I am not sure about this but the title of this book (When the Buddha Was an Elephant: 32 Animal Wisdom Tales from the Jataka) implies that Buddha was once an elephant; in other words that an elephant was a Buddha.
Here is the story in…
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