In most Theravada countries it is the custom for Buddhists to hold elaborate festivals to honor 28 Buddhas. History Origin of the school The Theravāda school is ultimately derived from the Vibhajjavāda (or 'doctrine of analysis' grouping which was a continuation For example, in various parts of Myanmar, festivals are held to pay homage to 28 Buddhas, especially in the fair weather season. Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar ( pjìdàunzṵ mjàmmà nàinŋàndɔ̀ is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. The twenty eight Buddhas are said to have attained enlightenment from the time Gautama Buddha attained his first definite prophecy (assurance that one will definitely become a Buddha one day) from Dipankara Buddha. Siddhārtha Gautama ( Sanskrit; Pali: Siddhattha Gotama) was a spiritual Teacher from Ancient India and the founder Dipankara ( Sanskrit and Pali Dīpaṃkara, "Lamp bearer" Chinese zh 燃燈佛 ( Pinyin Rándēng Fo Tibetan According to most Buddhist traditions, Maitreya Bodhisattva is expected to be the next Buddha. Maitreya ( Sanskrit) or Metteyya ( Pāli) is a future Buddha of this world in Buddhist eschatology.

The reclining Buddha image at Wat Suthat in Thailand depicts the spiritual leader on the verge of death. Wat Suthat Thepwararam (วัดสุทัศน์เทพวราราม is a royal temple of the first grade one of six such temples in Thailand The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj

Standing Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, northern Pakistan, 1st century AD. Gandhāra ( Sanskrit: गन्धार Urdu: گندھارا Gandḥārā; also known as Waihind in Persian is the name of an ancient Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and

See also

• Maitreya Buddha
• List of Buddha claimants
• List of bodhisattvas