Does enlightenment stop rebirth?

To answer your question, enlightenment doesn’t prevent rebirth. Nirvana prevents the cycle of such a thing.

What happens to an enlightened person?

The enlightened person is a leader. Having awakened to the point of understanding the nature of suffering, he realizes his duty to help other people find freedom from suffering. He leads by example, rather than control. People follow him because of who he is and what he stands for.

What is a fully enlightened being called?

In Buddhism, a buddha (Sanskrit बुद्ध) is any being who has become fully awakened (enlightened), has permanently overcome greed, hate, and ignorance, and has achieved complete liberation from suffering. The word buddha literally means “awakened” or “that which has become aware”.

Can enlightenment be lost?

Enlightenment can’t be obtained, hence it can never be lost.

Can you tell if someone is enlightened?

It can be almost impossible to tell if someone else is enlightened, unless you, yourself are Awake although it may sometimes be easier to discern if they are not.

Who is the last Buddha?

Maitreya
According to Buddhist tradition, Maitreya is a bodhisattva who will appear on Earth in the future, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma. According to scriptures, Maitreya will be a successor to the present Buddha, Gautama Buddha (also known as Śākyamuni Buddha).

How long after death is rebirth?

The period between death and rebirth lasts 49 days and involves three bardos. The first is the moment of death itself. The consciousness of the newly deceased becomes aware of and accepts the fact that it has recently died, and it reflects upon its past life.

Why do we take birth on Earth?

Primarily there are two purposes to birth and they have not changed since creation began. First is to go through experience. Second is to go back to where you started from because with every new life, your experiences are getting grosser. As times progress, the experiences will get worse and the pain will increase.