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

It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. Buddhists throughout the world celebrate Bodhi Day, but they do not all celebrate Siddhartha’s enlightenment on ...

Siddhartha was born on the border between India and Nepal. He was born into a privileged family, who were considered a ruling family. Birth - Buddhist teachings say that his mother, Queen Maya ...

It is said that Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment after meditating under a peepal tree for 49 days. He sat alone under ...

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 ...

Buddhists follow the teachings of a man called Siddhattha Gotama. He became known as the Buddha, which means 'enlightened'. Siddhattha Gotama was a prince who lived a life of luxury. When he was ...

Buddha Purnima or Buddha's birthday is observed on the Tithi of Shukla Paksha Purnima (full moon day) in the month of Vaisakh of the traditional Hindu calendar that falls during the months of ...

Aldous Huxley and Carl Jung doubted the concept of enlightenment towards the end of their lives. Siddhartha Gautama discouraged using the term 'enlightened' for anyone. Mystics advocate for ...