In the Theravada form of Buddhism followed in Southeast Asia, Gautama’s enlightenment is commemorated along with his birth ...

From Prince Siddhartha’s birth and his questions about the society during his teen years to going on a journey of self ...

Ananda, one of Buddha’s chief disciples interceded on her behalf ... The third woman is Yashodhara, the wife of Prince Siddhartha, who left home to attain enlightenment. She gave birth to their only ...

Religion is known as one of the determinants of culture, laws, and history that guides the human way of life and serves as a ...

Inside are shrines with golden Buddha statues in different poses, as well as bas-reliefs and frescoes depicting Prince Siddhartha’s journey from suffering to enlightenment as the Buddha. At the ...

Buddhists believe the first person to achieve nirvana, an escape from the suffering of human existence, was a prince named Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha. He taught the existence ...

Prince Siddhartha sees 'Four Sights' that will help him find the meaning of life.

Themes: Buddhism; the life of the Buddha; the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day; the Eightfold Path. Summary: this assembly is suitable at about the time of the festivals of Wesak (April or ...