Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.

The Buddha's Birthday is an important day of celebration for Buddhists around the world. The holiday is traditionally celebrated in most of South and East Asia to commemorate the birth of Prince ...

An animated film narrating two Buddhist stories. This clip will be relevant for teaching KS1 and Early and 1st Level Religious Studies.

Buddhists around the world are celebrating Bodhi Day. Also called Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, it commemorates when Siddhartha Gautama attained awakening — or enlightenment — some 2,600 years ago, ...

What you should know about the basics of Buddha’s life and teaching. Buddhism benefits from a superb public image in America, judging by the comments students offered during the eight years I taught a ...

Quote of the Day: Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, lived during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism. According to tradition, he was born in Lumbini (present-day Nepal) ...

Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day Siddhartha Gautama attained awakening or enlightenment and became the Buddha 2,600 years ago. Bodhi Day is typically celebrated in the ...