Biographies of the Buddha describe how young Prince Siddhartha became disillusioned with the fleeting luxuries of palace life. He eventually left home to find a cure for the inevitable suffering ...

Prince Siddhartha is heir to the Shakya kingdom, which is constantly at war with the more powerful Kosala kingdom. His father tries to raise as him as a warrior leader and to shield him from the ...

Researchers Discover Two-Foot-Tall Buddha Statue, Shed Light on Trade Route Connecting Roman Empire to Ancient World ...

The birthday of the historical Buddha celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century BC. This is a holy occasion for all Buddhists, but is ...

also known as the Buddha. Siddhartha was born as a very wealthy prince but decided to leave his wealth and palace behind so that he could travel and learn about how the world really was.

Winner at several international film festivals including in Bilbao, Bergamo, New Delhi, London and Rome and a Bronze Award for documentary from Berlin, Dr. Pathiraja, a fitting selection to direct ...

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 ...

Meanwhile, scenes depicting the birth of Prince Siddhartha are being painted on the walls measuring 19 ft. X 10 ft. in the shrine room. “We have tried to depict the life of Buddha and tried to always ...