Buddhism

Anyone can choose to become a Buddhist and follow the teachings of the Buddha.

Buddhism does not have a strict rule about whether or not Buddhists can eat meat.

The Laughing Buddha, also known as Budai or Hotei in Japanese, is a popular figurine in Chinese and Japanese culture.

Akshobhya Buddha is the Buddha of Unshakable Resolve, a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism, and particularly in the Vajrayana tradition.

Explore the majestic Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage site, its history, significance, and travel tips in this article.

Buddhists have nuns or bhikkhunis.

Vairochana, one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas in Mahayana Buddhism, represents awareness and is associated with the wisdom aspect of the Buddha.

In Buddhism, prayer is not typically understood in the same way as in some other religious traditions.

Buddhism does not have a central creator god in the way that some other religious traditions do.

Siddhartha Gautama – founder of Buddhism, was born in the 6th century BCE in Lumbini, in modern-day Nepal.