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.

Diving into Buddha's teachings can offer a transformative perspective on life. Through his words, we find lessons of love, wisdom, and compassion that invite us to live more fully and mindfully.

Buddha’s philosophy is all about keeping things simple and peaceful. He propagated that real happiness does not come from ...

By Dr Upali Abeysiri May I be permitted to add to the thought-provoking article, “The Buddha I believe in” (The Island, 24th ...

33. "Mindfulness is the key to life. Be mindful of the present moment and all your actions." Mindfulness is one of the key aspects of Buddha’s philosophy. 34. "To enjoy good health, to bring ...

Siddhartha was born in Lumbini, Nepal. He was born into a privileged family, who were considered a ruling family. Birth - Buddhist teachings say that his mother, Queen Maya, had a dream ...

The pieces of a disarticulated statue of Buddha have been reunited nearly a century after the first piece was found at the Ta ...

How would the Buddha have looked like in real life?” This question was posed by Prof. Asanga Thilakaratna, the Chief Editor of the Encyclopaedia of Buddhism, during one of the two analytical lectures ...

India is intensifying efforts to highlight its Buddhist heritage, targeting tourism and global influence. The government is ...

A Buddha Air aircraft en route from Janakpur to Kathmandu landed safely despite missing one of its two front wheels. The ...

Over 700 Tibetans gathered in Dharamshala to offer long life prayers for the Dalai Lama, marking his 90th year of spreading ...