Known for thought processes like the Eightfold Path, enlightenment, and Nirvana, Buddha suggested that the purpose of life is ...

Even the term ‘Buddha’ means sambuddha, enlightened one. Siddhartha Gautama never called himself the Buddha. There’s an episode in one of the Pitakas– the word ‘pitaka’ is a noun in ...

Who was the Buddha, and how did his teachings shape history? This video uncovers the life of Siddhartha Gautama, debunks common misconceptions, and explores his journey to enlightenment.

Duruthu Poya marks the first full moon of the year, celebrating Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka over 2,600 years ...

The Indonesian city is home to some of the greatest Hindu and Buddhist temples, a thriving food scene and an area known as ...

Wesak celebrates the Buddha's birthday and, for some Buddhists, also marks his enlightenment and death. It is also called Buddha Day. In 2024 Wesak falls on 23 May. Parinirvana Day remembers the ...

“The Po Lin Monastery on Lantao Island plans to build a statue of Buddha about 70 ft high in front of the monastery to add another tourist attraction to the Colony,” reported the South China ...