the founder of Buddhism

Famous Personalities of Bihar 3

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Lord Buddha Buddha, (Sanskrit: “Awakened One”)clan name (Sanskrit) Gautama or (Pali) Gotama, personal name (Sanskrit) Siddhartha or (Pali) Siddhatta, (born c. 6th–4th century BCE, Lumbini, near Kapilavastu, Shakya republic, Kosala kingdom [now in Nepal]—died, Kusinara, Malla republic, Magadha kingdom [now Kasia, India]), the founder of Buddhism, one of the major religions and philosophical systems of southern and eastern Asia and of the world. Buddha is one of the many … Read more Famous Personalities of Bihar 3

30.08.17 Bihar (BPSC) Current Affairs

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Bihar   Nepal PM calls for joint efforts to fight flood fury Nepal prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, on the second day of his two-day-long visit to Bodh Gayavisited the Mahabodhi temple and offered prayers at the seat of Buddha’s enlightenment.   Deuba referred to Buddha’s Nepal connections and said the founder of Buddhism was born in a royal … Read more 30.08.17 Bihar (BPSC) Current Affairs