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.

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 ...

Bodhi Day, observed on December 8, commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment, symbolizing spiritual awakening and the path to ...

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 ...

One of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States springs up unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard just off a ...

Bodhi Day commemorates Buddha’s enlightenment, offering timeless wisdom on peace, happiness, and life that transcends ...

Special events are held on this day in temples of Lord Buddha. A number of cultural, religious and social events are hosted in these temples. People from far and wide come to participate in these ...

More than 2,000 people took part Wednesday in a procession to escort a relic of the Buddha lent by China to a shrine in the ...