Buddha Poornima

We have learnt many fruitful information about Buddhism in English as well as History textbooks. Haven’t we? Today I take this moment to share some facts about Buddhism, as we celebrate Buddha Poornima(Buddha’s Birthday). Buddhism is an Indian religion which portrays the beliefs, traditions and spiritual practices based on the Preachings of the Lord Buddha.

Buddhism was originated, 2500 years ago in Ancient India between 6^th and 4^th century B.C. Though it was declined in India during the medieval age, Buddhism was widely spread around the Asian continent through Ancient Kings.

Buddhism is based on the Teachings of a young Indian Prince Gautama Siddharta. Buddha was born in Lumbini district of Nepal. It is said that the Young Prince started searching for the Peace and enlightenment besides the royal life because of 3 incidents which he came across.

Buddha achieved the Enlighten spark underneath the Bodhi tree in Bodhgaya (Bihar).

Speaking about the Divisions of Buddhism, there are two, namely: Theravada and Mahayana. Being the World’s 4th largest religion, it has 500 Million disciples around the World.

The Ultimate aim of Theravada followers is to attain the state of Nirvana, which is achieved by practicing Golden Eightfold Path. Theravada was widespread in the region of Srilanka and South East Asia.

Whereas, Mahayana widely followed in East Asian countries, insists the Buddha wood through Bodhisattva - Motivates other Human beings to awake & aspire through Six paramitas. Buddhists view Buddha as Teacher and not as a God.

Do you remember who spread Buddhism?

After the battle of Kalinga, the king Ashoka from the Mauryan empire spread Buddhism with the support of his Buddhist wife. That really worked and Ashoka sent ambassadors including his children to other Countries to spread Buddhism.

There are lots of things to learn about Buddhism, Buddhist principles, and practices. I suppose it needs quite a passion for learning & following Buddhism.

Will get back to you the Further Information Friends!!