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.

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 foretelling of the Buddha’s birth and during ...

Buddhism, with its rich history and emphasis on mindfulness and balanced living, has some timeless principles that can lead to a better and longer life. Integrating these activities into our ...