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

Buddhism is the most ancient religion originating in India, advocating non-violence, self-discipline, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It emphasizes the Four Noble Truths, the ...

By Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Not being a believer in past Buddhas or future Buddhas, there is only one Buddha I believe in, and ...

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 ...

While Buddha leaves his wife and renounces worldly attachments, Jesus never marries. After attaining enlightenment, Buddha is said to have ascended to the Tushita heaven to teach Dhamma to his ...

This year's Vesak is of special significance. The 2600th anniversary of the Enlightenment of the Buddha is being commemorated this year. Thus the year is designated 'Sambuddhatve Jayanthi' and is ...

In Pali, the language of the Buddha, ‘bodh’ means ‘enlightenment’. According to Buddhist belief, before he became the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under a tree ...

After attaining enlightenment at Buddha Gaya on a Vesak Poya Day (in May) 2600 years ago, Sakyamuni Gotama Buddha had thought to himself whether there were no people alive, who could comprehend his ...