A devotee bathes a Buddha statue during celebrations of the Buddha's birthday in Malaysia. Wong Fok Loy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images When Siddhartha Gautama was born, he was clearly no ...

With his delighted expression, round belly, bald head and monastic robes, the “Laughing Buddha” is instantly identifiable. However, astute observers might wonder why this buddha does not look like the ...

(AP) – This is a holy occasion for all Buddhists, but is celebrated on different dates depending on the school of Buddhism or country to which one belongs. The birthday of the historical Buddha or ...

(The Conversation) — The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, taught that family ties were obstacles to enlightenment. However, his relationship with his mother remained important for him. (The ...

Gautam Buddha taught that true peace originates from within, not from external factors like relationships or material ...

Buddhism, which was born in the Gangetic plains around 2,500 years ago, has won over the world with its ideology of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nadja Sayej writes about fashion, celebrity and pop culture. The Buddha is back in fashion, on handbags and even in tattoos. When ...

The birthday of the historical Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, known as Vesak in several countries, celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century B.C.