The five ascetics became his first five disciples. The Buddha taught continuously in the remaining 45 years of his life. He travelled around north-east India, teaching in a variety of dialects.

or a buddha (enlightened one). Not wishing to lose his son and heir—and, at that, a future chakravartin—to a life of renunciation, Shuddhodana confined him to a life of luxury within the ...

A Monumental History of Buddhism in India” by Shashank Shekhar Sinha traces 2500 years of history of Buddha and Buddhism.

The Buddha teaches us enlightenment, peace, to be at one with ourselves and happiness. Here are 13 teachings Buddha enlightened us with that'll accompany us our whole life for good.

Alongside Jesus and Muhammad, the Buddha is the most significant figure in the history of religion. Philip Almond's engaging new book is the first to combine a history of early traditions about ...

Alongside Jesus and Muhammad, the Buddha is the most significant figure in the history of religion. Philip Almond's engaging new book is the first to combine a history of early traditions about ...

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 ...

Having completed pindapatha (the alms round), Welimada Karuna Mehenin Wahanse wends her sedate way back to her aramaya off a by-road down Melder Place set amidst the hustle and bustle of Nugegoda ...

The story of how Buddhism set down its roots in India is enshrined within ancient stupas, temples, monasteries and caves – ...

“And obviously, the statue of the Buddha in this temple,” he said ... "That’s been a major change in my life, dealing with ...