Buddhism is more than a religion – it is a path of wisdom, compassion, and self-discovery. Over 2,600 years ago, Prince Siddhartha Gautama attained Enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, India, and became known as the Buddha – the Fully Awakened One. His profound realization was not bound by time, culture, or tradition; instead, it offered a universal truth relevant to all humanity.

At the heart of the Buddha’s teaching lies the Four Noble Truths:

1. The truth of suffering (Dukkha)

2. The cause of suffering (Samudaya)

3. The cessation of suffering (Nirodha)

4. The path leading to the cessation of suffering (Magga)

These truths guide us to see life as it is, to understand the roots of suffering, and to cultivate the wisdom and discipline to free ourselves from it.

The Buddha also taught the Noble Eightfold Path – right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. Together, these principles form a practical guide for living a life of balance, morality, and inner peace.

Buddhism emphasizes compassion (Karunā) and loving-kindness (Mettā), urging followers to extend goodwill and harmony not only to fellow human beings but also to all living beings. This timeless philosophy continues to inspire millions around the world, offering a way of life rooted in peace, tolerance, and mindfulness.

As the Buddha himself declared:
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”