The Buddha, a revered spiritual figure, once proclaimed that enlightenment is the end of suffering. This profound statement has been a source of intrigue and contemplation for many, leading to many ...

Enlightenment is normally translated as complete understanding or freedom from ignorance. There are training factors that the Buddha said he has taught us through direct knowledge. These are called ...

Chances are you’ve heard his name and famous quotes, but perhaps not his background or philosophies. Let us introduce you to Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, the religious founder of Buddhism ...

Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day Siddhartha Gautama attained awakening or enlightenment and became the Buddha 2,600 years ago. Bodhi Day is typically celebrated in the ...

Buddha statues are among the most recognizable symbols in the world. They are not just pieces of art, but they also carry great spiritual meaning. The statues come in various postures, with each ...

The Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple is lit during the annual Buddhist festival of Vesak in Colombo, Sri Lanka Getty Images Buddhists around the world are celebrating Vesak, one of the most important days ...

British archaeologists have made a breakthrough discovery in dating the the birth of Buddhism. A group of 15 archaeologists led by Professor Robin Coningham of Durham University, have excavated an ...

The first impression I get of “Buddha” –the Enlightened One—is one who has relatively easily reached high spiritual status and that is because we all know him after he attained Nirvana (a state of ...

The past few decades haven't been among the most spiritually attuned in history, especially in western countries. Rarely has the spiritual element of life been so under fire. As such, Deepak Chopra ...