Collection: Buddhism

Buddhism emphasizes the path to enlightenment by understanding the nature of reality and overcoming suffering.

Buddhism origiinated in northerastern India around the 5th century, during a time of significant social and religious change. Siddhartha Gautame, born into a royal family, renounced his priviledged life in search of enlightenment. After years of meditation and ascetic practices, he attained enlightenment and began teaching others about the path to liberation from suffering. -Britannica.