Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, who gave up his privileges and became the founder of Buddhism. It is observed on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Vaisakha.

Shortly after dawn, more than 200 monks from an order of Tibetan exiles carry carefully bundled scriptures and 108 gold-gilt Buddha statues in a long procession toward the site revered as Siddhartha ...

On April 8 — it was known as the Vaishakha Poornima Day, according to online sources — about 2,500 years ago, in the Lumbini ...

Buddhism, founded by Gautama Buddha in the 6th century BCE, is one of the major world religions that focuses on the path to ...

Under the sacred pipal or Bodhi tree, Gautama Buddha (Prince Siddhartha) attained enlightenment and became the Buddha. According to some Buddhist texts, the pipal is believed to be the centre of ...

Shravasti, an ancient city in Uttar Pradesh, India, is steeped in history and spiritual significance. Once among the six largest cities during Gautama Buddha’s time, it served as the backdrop for many ...

This video uncovers the life of Siddhartha Gautama, debunks common misconceptions, and explores his journey to enlightenment. ReligionForBreakfast Posted: March 21, 2025 | Last updated: March 21, 2025 ...

"The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” These are the famous words of Siddhartha Gautama, aka Buddha, and this ...