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Devadatta - Greatest Enemy of Buddha

Devadatta was a Buddhist monk and was a cousin as well as brother-in-law of Gautama Buddha and was the brother of Ananda, one of the close disciples of Buddha. According to Pali Tipitaka, Devadatta was the greatest enemy of Lord Buddha and was believed to have split the Sangha by persuading about 500 Buddhist monks who admired and followed him.

Devadatta was the son of Shakya King Suppabuddha, Queen Pamita, and brother of Yasodhara (wife of Buddha ). He entered the Order of Sangha simultaneously with Ananda and other Shakya princes. Devadatta was quite jealous of Gautama Buddha. Read more at:

Devadatta - Greatest Enemy of Lord Buddha | Cousin of Buddha

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Bodhisattva Samantabhadra

One of the significant Bodhisattvas, Samantabhadra, is an iconic Bodhisattva believed to be associated with Buddhist practice and meditation in Mahayana Buddhism. The term Samantabhadra means "Universal Virtue," "Universal Worthy," and "He Who is All-Pervadingly Good." Bodhisattva Samantabhadra is sometimes depicted as a bodhisattva who protects all beings who teach Dharma and is known as Fugen in Japan and P'u-Hsien in China. In the Buddhist tradition, Samantabhadra is portrayed as the one with Shakyamuni Buddha and bodhisattva Manjushri, and together they form Shakyamuni Trinity. Read more at:

Bodhisattva Samantabhadra | Foremost in Buddhist Practice and Meditation

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Chinese Buddhism

Buddhism is one of the oldest foreign religions in China. There is a strong, prominent, and dynamic influence of Chinese Buddhism in the history of Chinese Buddhism. Mahayana Buddhism is one of the widely used aspects of Buddhism in China. The history of Buddhist tradition in China is believed to go back thousands to two thousand years. Over time, China has experienced a wide range of culture, art, politics, and material culture. Chinese Buddhism is believed to be a combination of Taoism and Buddhism. There may be millions or more people who believe in Chinese Buddhism. Read more at:

Chinese Buddhism | Mahayana Buddhism | Laughing Buddha

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Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha - Great Vow to Help all beings

Bodhisattva Kshitigarbha is a popular bodhisattva highly respected and worshipped by Chinese and Japanese Buddhists. Bodhisattva is also known as Ti Tsang P'usa and is depicted as a Buddhist monk. The term "Ksitigarbha" refers to meaning "Earth Treasury," "Earth Store," "Earth Matrix," or "Earth Womb." Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha was foremost a Great Vow to help and deliver all beings. Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha was depicted as a Buddhist monk with a shaved head, wearing simple robes, and wielding a staff. Read more at:

Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha | Great Vow to Help all beings

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Angulimala - Conversion from Murderer to Saint

Angulimala is one of the crucial figures in Buddhism, as well as the lifetime of Lord Buddha. The story of Angulimala is described in many Buddhist sutras, especially in the Theravada Sutras. Among all the essential disciples of Gautama Buddha, Angulimala had the most terrible background. Angulimala was popularly known as Daku Angulimala since he was a ruthless killer, and his name means "finger necklace or garland." The story of Angulimala holds quite a significant part because his story tells us how a ruthless murderer became a saint when he met Lord Buddha and was accepted in the monastic order of Sangha. Read more at:

Angulimala | Adventure of Angulimala

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Kaundinya - First Disciple and Arahant

Kaundinya was the first disciple of Lord Buddha and the first to become an arahant. Kaundinya was a Brahmin who lived and worked as a royal court scholar at Kapilvastu (now in Lumbini of Nepal) under King Suddhodhana of the Shakyas. Kaundinya was also known as Ajnata Kaundinya. Kaundinya is one of the crucial figures in the life of Lord Buddha. He was the main reason King Suddhodhana decided to make intricate arrangements for the young prince Siddhartha. He is one of the senior Buddhist monks of the Order of the Sangha during the lifetime of Lord Buddha. Read more at:

Kaundinya | First Disciple of Buddha & first Arhant

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Noble Eightfold Path

Buddhism is among the most worshiped religions, followed by hundreds of millions. Buddhism is mainly based on the principle of Dharma and encompasses various traditions, beliefs, and practices based on Lord Buddha's teachings. When Lord Buddha achieved Enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, he embarked on a journey to help all sentient beings end their pain and be free from all suffering, known as Dukkha. Buddha gave his first preaching in Sarnath to Kaundinya and four other scholars who previously followed him, thinking he would attain Enlightenment. In Isipatana of Sarnath, he preached about Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Read more at:

The Noble Eightfold Path | Teachings of Lord Buddha

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Chief Disciple of Buddha - Sariputra

Sariputra was one of the chief disciples of Lord Buddha and is considered one of the ten foremost disciples of Gautama Buddha in Theravada tradition. Another chief disciple of Lord Buddha was Moggallana, and both disciples were foremost in their aspects. Sariputra was foremost in Wisdom and only second to Lord Buddha regarding teaching ability.  Read more at:

Sariputra - Chief Disciple of Lord Buddha

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Bhavachakra - The Wheel of Life

Bhavachakra is the popular artistic representation on the outside walls of Tibetan Buddhist temples and monasteries. Bhavachakra, also known as the Wheel of Life, symbolizes Samsara or cyclic existence. The Wheel of Life is one of the most common aspects of Buddhist art. The Wheel of Life was believed to have been drawn by Lord Buddha himself to help and guide the ordinary people about the teachings of Buddha, Karma, Six realms of Samsara, three poisons, and so on. The Wheel of Life is called The Wheel of Cyclic Existence and the Wheel of Becoming.

Bhavachakra - The Wheel of Cyclic Existence

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Four Stages To Attain Nirvana

Nirvana is one of the most popular words in Buddhism. It is also known as Enlightenment. According to the legend, Lord Buddha attained the level of Nirvana in Bodh Gaya while meditating under the Bodhi Tree. It took six years for Lord Buddha to achieve Nirvana. In Buddhism, Nirvana is the highest state one can achieve and is also considered by Buddhist monks. According to Buddhist tradition, one who attained Nirvana will be free from worldly desires and suffering of life and will also be free from the Wheel of Life, Bhavachakra. Read more at:

Four Stages of Enlightenment | Nirvana

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Moggallana – Closest Disciples of Lord Buddha

Moggallana, also known as Mahamaudgalyayana or Maudgalyayana, is a pivotal Buddhist disciple within the Theravada tradition. Renowned among peers like Sariputra, Subhuti, and Mahakasyapa, Moggallana was esteemed as the second most capable and trusted disciple of Shakyamuni Buddha. Serving alongside Sariputra as a chief assistant, with Ananda acting as Buddha's attendant, Moggallana was renowned for his supernatural abilities like mind reading and magical powers, which he utilized to enhance his students' understanding of the Wheel of Dharma. Read more at:

Moggallana - Chief Disciples of Lord Buddha

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Rahula - Son and Great Disciple of Lord Buddha

Rahula was the only biological son of Siddhartha Gautama and Queen Yasodhara. According to Buddhist tradition, Rahula was very young when Prince Siddhartha decided to live an ascetic life and seek the true meaning of life and the cycle of Samsara.

Rahula's Journey

Later, Rahula became a Buddhist monk and attained Enlightenment. Legend has it that he was called "Rahula The Lucky" by his friends, recognizing his unique status as the son of Lord Buddha, who achieved Enlightenment. Rahula is also considered one of the ten Great Disciples of Lord Buddha. Unfortunately, he died young before the departure of Lord Buddha. Read more at:

Rahula - Son and Great Disciple of Lord Buddha

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Fetters – Chains That Binds To Cycle of Samsara

Fetters in Buddhism are defined as the mental chain or bond that binds all sentient beings to the cycle of life of pain and suffering, Samsara. It is believed that fetters bind people and sentient beings from attaining Enlightenment and trap them in the cycle of Samsara. According to Buddha's teachings, one can achieve Enlightenment only by cutting through all the fetters Lord Buddha mentions. According to the history of Buddhism, Lord Buddha, before leaving the royal palace, called Rahula a fetter since the existence of Rahula could bind him to his wife Yasodhara and Rahula too. In the Pali Canon of Buddhism, the word "fetters" describes the mental phenomenon that binds sentient beings to suffering in life and after rebirth. Read more at:

Fetters - Binding All Sentient Beings in Cycle of Samsara

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Dakini – Spiritual Form of Energy in Vajrayana

Vajrayana Buddhism, a complex and multifaceted branch of Buddhism, presents the Dakini as a critical figure symbolizing spiritual energy and liberation. Traditionally depicted as a female riding a white fox, Dakini embodies the teaching that appearances can be misleading and that inner essence holds significance. This concept underscores the principle in Vajrayana Buddhism that external appearances do not define the true nature of beings or phenomena. Read more at:

Dakini – Spiritual Form of Energy in Vajrayana

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Disappearance of Buddhism in India

Lord Buddha, a transformative figure in the annals of world religions, achieved Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya, India. This momentous event marked the beginning of Buddhism, a religion and philosophy that profoundly influenced Asia's cultural and spiritual landscape. From the tranquil lands of Nepal and the varied terrains of India, Lord Buddha's teachings radiated, planting the seeds of Buddhism in the hearts and minds of countless individuals. Read more at:

Disappearance of Buddhism in India

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Zhiyi - Founder of Tiantai Tradition

The Tiantai Tradition within the Tiantai School of China is a prominent Buddhist tradition renowned for its rich teachings and historical significance. The founder of this tradition, Zhiyi, is revered as a pivotal figure in Chinese Buddhism and is recognized as the fourth patriarch of Buddhism. In honor of Zhiyi's contributions, a monastery was established on Mount Tiantai in Zhejiang, China, aptly named Zhiyi's Monastery. Zhiyi's legacy includes his comprehensive classification of Buddhist teachings, a first in the history of Chinese Buddhism. He follows a lineage of esteemed patriarchs: Nagarjuna, Huiwen, and Huisi, with Zhiyi receiving the mantle from Huisi. Read more at:

Zhiyi - Founder of Tiantai Tradition

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Nagarjuna - Founder of Madhyamaka

Nagarjuna, renowned as one of the most significant figures in Buddhist philosophy, stands tall as the greatest philosopher after Lord Buddha. His foundational role in establishing the Madhyamika School marked a pivotal era in the development of Mahayana Buddhism. Under Nagarjuna's stewardship, this school became a bastion of Buddhist thought and scholarship. His seminal work, Mula-Madhyamaka-karaka, or "Fundamental Verses on the Middle Way," is a cornerstone in Buddhist literature, offering profound insights into Buddhism's core teachings. Read mroe at:

Nagarjuna - Greatest Buddhist Philosopher | Founder of Madhyamaka School