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Who is the leader of the Buddhist religion? (Name other than Buddha)
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Buddhism does not have a central leader in the same way that some other religions do. Instead, it is a diverse religion with various traditions and schools, each with its own leaders and authorities. Some prominent figures in different Buddhist traditions include:
- **The Dalai Lama**: A significant spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, regarded as the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.
- **Thich Nhat Hanh**: A well-known Vietnamese Zen master and peace activist who founded the Plum Village Tradition and emphasized mindfulness and engaged Buddhism.
- **Shinran**: The founder of Jodo Shinshu, a sect of Pure Land Buddhism in Japan.
While these figures play important roles within their respective traditions, there is no single leader of Buddhism as a whole.
- **The Dalai Lama**: A significant spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, regarded as the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.
- **Thich Nhat Hanh**: A well-known Vietnamese Zen master and peace activist who founded the Plum Village Tradition and emphasized mindfulness and engaged Buddhism.
- **Shinran**: The founder of Jodo Shinshu, a sect of Pure Land Buddhism in Japan.
While these figures play important roles within their respective traditions, there is no single leader of Buddhism as a whole.