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Religious tradition founded Life of founder Mazdak: Mazdakism: died c. 526 Bodhidharma: Zen, more specifically Ch'an: 5th or 6th century Muhammad: Islam: c. 570–632 Gaudapada: Advaita Vedanta: c. 6th century CE Songtsen Gampo: Tibetan Buddhism: 7th century En no Gyōja: Shugendō: late 7th century Huineng: East Asian Zen Buddhism: 638–713 ...
This is a list of the top-level leaders for religious groups with at least 50,000 adherents, and that led anytime since January 1, 2001. It should likewise only name leaders listed on other articles and lists.
Monarch of the United Kingdom: King Charles III is the supreme governor of the Church of England, [4] which places him as the titular leader of Anglican Christians in England. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of All England. Archbishop of Canterbury: Justin Welby is the principal leader of the Anglican Communion.
1217 – 1221: With the Fifth Crusade, Christian leaders again attempted (but failed) to recapture Jerusalem. 1220: Snorri Sturluson authors the Prose Edda, cataloguing the beliefs of Norse Paganism. 1222 – 1282: The life of Nichiren Daishonin, the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law and founder of Nichiren Buddhism.
Wallace Fard Muhammad, founder and leader (1930–1934) Elijah Muhammad, leader (1934–1975) Warith Deen Mohammed, leader (1975–1976) Established the World Community of Islam in the West (later American Muslim Mission, and then American Society of Muslims) in 1976, which he led until his death in 2003. Louis Farrakhan, leader (1981–present)
Gurdwara Kartarpur (meaning "The Abode of God") was established by Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism in 1522. A samadhi (according to Hindu tradition) lies in the gurdwara and a grave (according to Abrahamic traditions) lies on the premises as a reminder of this discord. [ 16 ]
[11] [38] Buddhist scholar Masao Abe pointed out that while "the event of the Cross" is central to Christianity, it is not possible for Buddhism to accept its importance. [38] Buddhist philosopher D. T. Suzuki stated that every time he saw a crucifixion scene it reminded him of the "gap that lies deep" between Christianity and Buddhism. [39]
Nurhaci (Emperor Taizu of Qing) - founder of the Later Jin dynasty of China. Believed he was a manifestation of Manjushri Bodhisattva. [citation needed] Lu Zhongyi - the 17th patriarch of the I-Kuan Tao. I-Kuan Tao followers believe that he is the first leader of the "White Sun" Era, the era of the apocalypse, thus he is the incarnation of ...