Quote of the Day: Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, lived during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism. According to tradition, he was born in Lumbini (present-day Nepal) ...

Buddha Purnima is also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti. This is one of the most sacred festivals in the Buddhist calendar. It marks the birth, nirvana and death of Gautama Buddha, who was the founder ...

On this day, Buddhists mark the occasion by visiting Buddhist temples. They offer flowers, incense, and perform acts of charity. Devotees are seen wearing white. Some of them also consume vegetarian ...