When individuals first learn about Buddhism and Hinduism, the question almost usually arises: “Aren’t they basically the same? Didn’t Buddhism emerge from Hinduism? The uncertainty makes sense. Both religions originated in India. Both discuss karma, rebirth, liberation, and meditation. Both employ Sanskrit or Pali words. However, Buddhism and Hinduism are not identical twins; rather, they … Read more
History is filled of events that quietly altered the world. No pyrotechnics, no big announcements—just a man sitting beneath the Indian sky, stating the truth. One of those instances occurred when Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, delivered his first sermon after achieving enlightenment. It wasn’t simply a speech. It was the start of an altogether new … Read more
When we talk about Indian spirituality, the Vedas stand out like old mountains. They are some of the world’s oldest scriptures, regarded as the foundation of Hindu philosophy. However, when Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, began his quest for truth 2,500 years ago, he opted not to follow the Vedic tradition. Instead, he forged his own … Read more
When Siddhartha Gautama the Buddha sat under the Bodhi tree 2,500 years ago, he was not attempting to establish a religion. He didn’t want to start ceremonies, temples, or holy conflicts. He was attempting to tackle a basic yet universal problem: why do humans suffer, and how can we cease suffering needlessly. The quest yielded … Read more
people didn’t crowd around him because he had six-pack abs or a great Spotify selection. They followed him because he had an incredible ability to transform common human folly (which, let’s face it, is a lot) into eternal wisdom. One of my favourite stories is about Buddha and the Angry Man. And believe me, this … Read more
Most people associate the word “enlightenment” with a lightening bolt from the sky, a mystical glow, or Buddha suddenly floating in mid-air while angels sing in the background. But, here’s the truth: Buddha’s enlightenment was not a miracle. It was a rough, messy, and very human adventure. A narrative about luxury, pain, extreme blunders, and, … Read more
When people first hear about Buddhism, they imagine monks sitting under trees, chanting, meditating, and somehow floating into a magical state of bliss. It sounds peaceful, yes, but also confusing. What exactly are they trying to achieve? Here’s the thing: the ultimate goal of Buddhism isn’t to escape the world, worship some divine being, or … Read more
When you think of “religion,” one image usually pops up: a supreme God sitting on a cosmic throne, watching, judging, blessing, and sometimes punishing. Most religions revolve around some version of this idea. So when people discover that Buddhism doesn’t really believe in God, their first reaction is usually, “Wait… what? Then what do Buddhists … Read more
What Buddha Said After Enlightenment: Wisdom that Still Speaks to Us. When Siddhartha Gautama sat under the Bodhi tree, he changed, not the environment around him. Because of this significant shift in consciousness, people began to refer to him as “Buddha,” or the enlightened one. But the essential question is, what did he say after … Read more
What Buddha Said About Krishna: Mythology, Silence, and Shared Wisdom When you Google “What did Buddha say about Krishna?” You’ll get a lot of noise, wild claims, and even more wild uncertainty. Some claim Buddha complimented Krishna, while others maintain they are wholly independent in philosophy. So, what is real? Let us untangle this with … Read more