According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha taught a Middle Way between sensual indulgence and severe asceticism, [10] leading to freedom from ignorance, craving, rebirth, and suffering.

Jan 5, 2026 · Buddha, the enlightened teacher and spiritual leader, revolutionized religious thought with his teachings on compassion, mindfulness, and achieving liberation from suffering.

Oct 12, 2017 · Buddhism is a faith that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama—also known as “the Buddha”—more than 2,500 years ago in India. With an estimated 500 million to one billion …

The life story of the Buddha begins in Lumbini, near the border of Nepal and India, about 2,600 years ago, where the man Siddharta Gautama was born. Although born a prince, he realized …

For over 2,000 years, people across cultures have been inspired by the Buddha’s life. But who was he, really? This article explores the stories of the Buddha’s many lives, his path to …

We’ve all heard of the Buddha, the great spiritual teacher that lived and taught in India around 2,500 years ago. But the historical Buddha, known as Shakyamuni Buddha, is not the only …

Feb 17, 2011 · The Buddha seems to be saying that it is possible to act not only without ignorance, but also in the absence of desire or aversion, yet it is difficult to see how there …

The historical Buddha, also known as Gotama Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, and Buddha Śākyamuni, was born in Lumbini, in the Nepalese region of Terai, near the Indian border.

Buddhism, [a] also known as Buddha-dharma and Dharmavinaya, is an Indian religion and philosophy [b] based on teachings attributed to the Buddha, a śramaṇa and religious teacher …

Dec 30, 2025 · In ancient India the title buddha referred to an enlightened being who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and achieved freedom from suffering. According to the …