Q. Which of the following sects of Buddhism believes that Gautama Buddha was preceded by six Buddhas? Answer:
Mahayana
Notes:
It was held that Gautama Buddha was preceded by six Buddhas, viz. (1) Vipasyi, (2) Sikhi, (3) Visvabhu, (4) Krakuchchhanda, (5) Kanakamuni, and (6) Kasyapa, and the prevalence of their worship among the Buddhists is confirmed by their representations in Buddhist art.