When Siddhartha renounced his power, position, and wealth he left behind a family. A Young Son Rahula and Princess Yasodhara but historians still argue today if Yasodhara even existed. Was it just a ...
Wesak celebrates the Buddha's birthday and, for some Buddhists, also marks his enlightenment and death. It is also called Buddha Day. In 2024 Wesak falls on 23 May. Parinirvana Day remembers the ...
This colourful print from Sri Lanka shows a scene from the story of Buddha’s enlightenment. The title of the print is ‘Māra’s Battle’ and it is shown in both Sinhalese and English. In the centre of ...