Why were we born?

Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

First of all is this question a significant one for the average man? I think we can take it that this question is one that everyone is interested in and puzzled over. There may, however, be some who will raise an objection.

"The Buddha taught the non-existence of 'the being', the individual', the self', 'you' and 'me'. He taught that there is no self to be born. So, the problem "Why were we born?" does not arise!"

This sort of objection is valid

Sacred Places for Buddhists

Guatama Buddha has left his footprints on the soil of India and his mark on the soul of mankind. In the course of the growth of his religion, this human teacher eclipsed even the heavenly gods and the places consecrated by his presence were held in great generation. Before he entered Niravana the Buddha himself spoke of the four places which a pious believer ought to visit with feelings of faith and reverence: the Lumbhinivana where the Tathagata was born

Buddhist Questions and Answers

By National Identity Office - Office of the Prime Minister's Secretariat

1. What is Buddhism?

Buddhism may be defined and explained from various standpoints as follows:

1. Buddhism, the teaching of the Buddha (the Enlightened One), proposes to develop humankind through purity (by means of morality), calmness (by means of concentration) and clarity (by means of wisdom).

2. Buddhism is a religion founded by the Buddha for the welfare of many, for