In the Christian-majority Houston metro, Buddhists only make up about 2 percent of the population, according to data from the ...

THE birthday of the historical Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, known as Wesak in several countries, celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century BC.

Following this, Siddhattha became known as the Buddha, which means the 'awakened' or 'enlightened' one. From then on, he dedicated his life to spreading his teachings.

Buddha Purnima 2025: Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, ... At the age of 35, under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha, or 'the awakened one'.

Buddha's birth and life Siddhartha was born in Lumbini, which is at the border of what is India and Nepal today. His mother, Maya, was the wife of Suddhodana, king of the Shakya clan.

Buddha's gaze into eternity Son's devotion shines down for centuries in a grotto that still fascinates, Zhao Xu and Ma Jingna report. By Zhao Xu and Ma Jingna | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-03-27 08:10 ...