The Buddha’s mother was the wife of a leading figure in a small state known by its tribal name, Śākya. It was a kind of oligarchic republic that was situated on the border of modern day India ...

An unavoidable fact of existence according to the first Noble Truth of Buddhism. means suffering ... Buddhists believe in three different types of suffering. These are: To overcome suffering ...

With his eyes half closed, his facial expression kind and dignified, this Buddha has a majestic bearing. The statue, flanked by two armed warriors, represents a highlight in the development of ...