By Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Not being a believer in past Buddhas or future Buddhas, there is only one Buddha I believe in, and ...

The birthday of the historical Buddha celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century BC. This is a holy occasion for all Buddhists, but is ...

When Siddhartha renounced his power, position, and wealth he left behind a family. A Young Son Rahula and Princess Yasodhara but historians still argue today if Yasodhara even existed. Was it just a ...

Let us introduce you to Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, the religious founder of Buddhism who walked the Earth ...

Siddhartha’s father Śuddhodana wanted his ... The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya is said to mark the spot where the Buddha achieved enlightenment. It is one of the most sacred sites of Buddhism.

Siddhartha was born in Lumbini ... had a dream foretelling of the Buddha’s birth and during childbirth she suffered no pain. It is said he was born out of his mother’s side and immediately ...

Buddhists follow the teachings of a man called Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. Siddhartha was born as a very wealthy prince but decided to leave his wealth and palace behind so that ...

The birthday of the historical Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, known as Vesak in several countries, celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century B ...

Buddhists learn how to live a peaceful and good life from the Buddha. The Buddha was a man called Siddhartha Gautama, who lived many years ago. Buddhists always try to show peace and kindness to ...

Themes: Buddhism; the life of the Buddha; the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day; the Eightfold Path. Summary: this assembly is suitable at about the time of the festivals of Wesak (April or ...

Prince Siddhartha is heir to the Shakya kingdom, which is constantly at war with the more powerful Kosala kingdom. His father tries to raise as him as a warrior leader and to shield him from the ...