Buddha | Biography, Teachings, Influence, & Facts

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The title buddha was used by a number of religious groups in ancient India and had a range of meanings, but it came to be associated most strongly with the tradition of Buddhism and to mean an enlightened being, one who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and …

Buddhism - Definition, Founder & Origins - HISTORY

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The religion’s founder, Buddha, is considered an extraordinary being, but not a god. The word Buddha means “enlightened.” The path to enlightenment is attained by …

Buddha - Quotes, Teachings & Facts - Biography

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Best Known For: Buddha was a spiritual teacher in Nepal during the 6th century B.C. Born Siddhartha Gautama, his teachings serve as the foundation of the Buddhist religion. Nacionalities...

Buddhism - The life of the Buddha | Britannica

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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 various …

10 Famous Buddhas and the Stories Behind Them

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A List of Twelve Buddhas - Learn Religions

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In iconography, Gautama Buddha is presented in many ways, as is fitting in his role as patriarch of the Buddhist religion, but most commonly he is a flesh-toned figure gesturing with the mudra of …

What is Buddhism? What do Buddhists believe? - YouTube

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What is Buddhism? What do Buddhists believe? I Am Your Target Demographic 94K subscribers Subscribe 1.1M views 3 years ago Let's dive into the Buddhism religion and see what they …

The Big Buddha (Hong Kong) - Wikipedia

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The Big Buddha is a large bronze statue of Buddha, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. The statue is sited near Po Lin Monastery and …

Why is Buddha famous? - Answers

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Why is Buddha famous? He was a famous religious master, and found nirvana through casting away desire.

Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha - UNESCO …

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Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. in the famous gardens of Lumbini, which soon became a place of pilgrimage. Among the pilgrims was the Indian emperor Ashoka, who erected one of his …