Buddhism is a religion or philosophy founded in the 5th century BCE by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, born a prince of the Shakya clan in northern India. Much controversy surrounds the Buddha's ...

The Buddhist community has much to offer to mankind at a time when the world is facing strife and climate crisis, President ...

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 ...

Lumbini is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, and a pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide. The peaceful gardens, temples, and monasteries that now mark the spot invite visitors to ...

According to legend, a six-tusked white elephant entered the right side of Queen Maya the night she became pregnant with Siddhartha Gautama. The Elephant Monk believes he was an elephant in a past ...

Responses to and Reformulation of Vedic Traditions: Buddhism and Its Contexts The changing worldview described in the Upanishads is also evident in two other contemporary major movements, those ...

From Mother Teresa to Prophet Muhammad to Siddhartha Gautama, major religious figures are revered for their generosity and compassion towards the less fortunate. Religious groups at Queen’s strive to ...

The Unity Center of Peace in Chapel Hill is an organization that focuses on empowering and creating a community that empowers ...

Themes: Sharing; leadership; caring for others; self-sacrifice; Buddhism. Summary: Bodhi Day marks the moment 2,500 years ago at which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment, becoming the ...