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.

The Buddha: prince, warrior, meditator, and finally enlightened teacher. The life of the Buddha, the "One Who is Awake" to the nature of reality, begins 2,600 years ago in India, where the …

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 343 million to 506 million …

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.

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 …

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 …