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In Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and other majority Buddhist countries, it is celebrated as part of Vesak Day. Often in May, Vesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha ...

Siddhartha Gautama, better known as the Buddha, ... Japan, Korea and in parts of southeast Asia such as Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Buddhism also spread to Nepal and Mongolia.

Reflecting on the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual leader who became the Buddha, Rishi adds, “The name Buddha is a Sanskrit term that itself signifies awakened or enlightened.

In Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and other majority Buddhist countries, it is celebrated as part of Vesak Day. Often in May, Vesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha ...

Buddhists around the world are celebrating Bodhi Day. Also called Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, it commemorates when Siddhartha Gautama attained awakening — or enlightenment — some 2,600 years ...

Buddha Purnima is a day that honours the birth of Prince Siddharta Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. According to historical records and traditional beliefs, Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini ...

Buddhism, founded in the late 6th century B.C.E. by Siddhartha Gautama (the "Buddha"), is an important religion in most of the countries of Asia. Buddhism has assumed many different forms, but in each ...