Buddhists follow the teachings of a man called Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. Siddhartha was born as a very wealthy prince but decided to leave his wealth and palace behind so that ...

Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. Buddhists throughout the world celebrate Bodhi Day, but they do ...

Deep within India, Prince Siddhartha has cast away all his belongings ... When he awakes he is Buddha and conveys the four noble truths to the people. However, the Demon God of Desire, Mara ...

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

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 ...

Alongside Jesus and Muhammad, the Buddha is the most significant figure in the history of religion. Philip Almond's engaging new book is the first to combine a history of early traditions about ...

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek tells Host Marco Werman about his walk through India’s northeastern region, where he traced the steps of Siddhartha Gautama, better known as the Buddha. He ...