By Anshika Verma21, May 2024 07:00 AMjagranjosh.com
Meaning of buddha
The Sanskrit term ‘buddha’ signifies ‘enlightened one.’
What is buddhism?
Buddha, capitalised B, is the name of the founder of Buddhism, a buddha is an enlightened individual.
Birth name
Siddhartha Gautama is the Buddha's birth name. In what is now Nepal, Lumbini is where he was born.
Son of royalty
Buddha was a nobleman's son. But he forwent a life of luxury and prosperity in order to pursue a way free from pain and transience.
Philosophy of life
Buddhism is not a religion, and Buddha is not a god in the eyes of Buddhists. It is both a way of life and a philosophy.
Buddha’s teachings
The Sangha, an order of monks and nuns that the Buddha founded, has safeguarded and disseminated the Buddha's teachings ever since they were first established.
Tallest buddha statue
The tallest Buddha statue stands 128 metres tall, and when pedestals and bases are added, its entire height comes to 208 metres. In addition, it is the world's second-tallest statue.
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