Buddha had many things to teach us. Here is one of his most important and famous teachings. Buddha said that there are two ...

The full moon day in May holds profound significance in Buddhism. It commemorates three pivotal events in the life of Prince Siddhartha Gautama: his birth, enlightenment, and passing, all of which ...

Buddha, born as a Prince named Siddhartha Gautama, was an ordinary boy destined to be a king before he made a change in his path. To so many people around the world, Buddha was not a God but rather a ...

Buddha statues are among the most recognizable symbols in the world. They are not just pieces of art, but they also carry ...

My high school teacher, late professor Kotagama Wachissara Thero, told us that there is no “ism” in what the Buddha taught. “You are too young to grasp this, but think about it when you get a chance,” ...

Strangely enough, some of the most profound discussions about Buddhist teachings I've had over the years didn't happen in a temple or a monastery. No, these impromptu discussions were usually held ...

Buddha's teachings inspired a worldwide religion that is today estimated to have between 150 and 300 million followers. Buddhism teaches that life is full of suffering which is often caused by a ...

The reason I choose to call the eightfold path an advanced teaching is that, while the definitions of each of the practices are relatively easy to teach and understand, their full application and ...

After attaining nirvana , Lord Buddha started teaching the way of life to people. Near the city of Benares, he shared his first teachings to five holy men and they immediately understood his teachings ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at a Buddha Purnima function in New Delhi on Monday New Delhi: On the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his teachings of ...