Buddha's Birthday -- Buddhist annual celebration
When is Buddha's Birthday celebrated?
Buddha's birthday is celebrated in many South and South East countries of Asia. It is known by different names: in India and Nepal it is known as Buddha Purnima, while Sri Lankans and Malaysians call it Vesak. In Mandarin Buddha's birthday is called Fodan and in Tibetan it is Saga Dawa. Buddha's birthday is celebrated across Asia, and by followers of Buddha worldwide on the eighth day of the fourth month according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Japan is exception to this as it chose to fix t...

Buddha is not a God
Buddha is a Great Spiritual Teacher
A lot of buddhists and other people in the world see The Buddha as a god or a prophet from the god. Although I am a Buddhist myself, but I personally think Buddha is not a god, neither he is a prophet from the god to me. Buddha is a great spiritual teacher that have found and achived enlightment by himself, but he eats and he bleeds like all of us human beings too. In this lens, I will explain to everyone why Buddha is not a god. Please read it and share your thoughts later! (Note: This is ...

Buddha, the Enlightened One
Buddha
This is of great significance for you all. Meditation has to become something so deep in you that wherever you go it remains, abides with you; whatsoever you do it is always there. Only then can your life be transformed. Then not only will you be meditative in your life, you will be meditative in your death too. You will die in deep meditation. That's how Buddha died. That's how all the Buddhas have always died: their death is something exquisitely beautiful. Their life is beautiful, their ...

Buddha Figures, busts and Buddhist statues
Buddha figures are everywhere. Buddha heads have become a fashion statement. Buddha statues, really just the next way to show off your spiritual inclination. I've found you Buddha figures and heads for your home. Some in classic style, like the one on the left, some more modern. In each case they still represent what the Buddha stands for: the serenity that comes with overcoming all sources of sorrow and stress. Shown here: Black Resin Seated Buddha Statue with Mosaic Design on a Base The p...

Buddha
Buddha at a Glance
Presented by Make Money Online Ideas . * Siddh?rtha Gautama (pronunciation: ), in Sanskrit, or Siddhattha Gotama, in Pali, was a spiritual teacher from ancient India and the founder of Buddhism. He is generally recognized by Buddhists as the Supreme Buddha (Samm?sambuddha) of our age. The precise nature of such a supreme Buddha (pronounced: )?whether "merely" human or a transcendental, immortal, god-transcending being - is differently construed in Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. Theravada te...

Buddhism Books for Children, Best Buddhist Books for kids
Buddhism for kids, from toddlers to teens
Buddha was born as a Prince and the Brahmans told his father - King Suddhodana - that if he remained in the palace, he would become a great conqueror. He was confined to the luxuries of the Palace and showered with love and affection. However, Prince Siddhartha did venture out, once he was grown up, and decided to say goodbye to the good life. He wanted to find answers to the pain and misery in the human life. Whether he succeeded or not is a good topic for debate. Image above © Katinka Hess...

Gifts of Buddha's Belly Button
May Buddha Bless You With Peace of Mind and a TShirt!
Meditate and find inner peace. Practice Yoga and have your favorite image of the teacher Buddha on your shirt. Fashion and Tranquility finally come together.