1
: a person who has attained Buddhahood
2
: a representation of Siddhārtha Gautama
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Another is Buddha’s birthday, May 23, when monks will carry sacred relics of Buddha on chariots, and people will decorate their homes with flowers and donate to those in need.
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Hari Kumar, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
This Pink Moon marks Bak Poya, a national holiday in Sri Lanka honoring Buddha's second visit to the island, and Theravada New Year for Theravada Buddhists.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Former Top Chef champ Buddha Lo recaps season 21, episode 4, and shares his experience as a judge
Buddha Lo is a two-time Top Chef winner, executive chef at Hūso in New York City, and a Saratoga Spring Water brand ambassador.
—Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Nearby, yogis of all levels will delight in Steamy Buddha's offerings, which include everything from Bikram hot yoga and Vinyasa deep flow sessions to meditation classes and a vegan-friendly cafe.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The actor and ‘The Sopranos’ alum went visited the Mahabodhi Temple, where Buddha originally attained enlightenment.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024
Sages from Gautama Buddha to Jeremy Bentham have encouraged us to aim at the welfare of all sentient creatures.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
The Buddha himself was a list maker extraordinaire.
—Kanya Kanchana, Longreads, 21 Mar. 2024
Built in the late 1940s, the property’s design is centered around a three-tiered temple, dedicated to the Buddha Maitriya, Buddha Shakyamuni and the patron saint of Bhutan Guru Rimpoche respectively.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
Hari Kumar, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
This Pink Moon marks Bak Poya, a national holiday in Sri Lanka honoring Buddha's second visit to the island, and Theravada New Year for Theravada Buddhists.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Former Top Chef champ Buddha Lo recaps season 21, episode 4, and shares his experience as a judge
Buddha Lo is a two-time Top Chef winner, executive chef at Hūso in New York City, and a Saratoga Spring Water brand ambassador.
—Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Nearby, yogis of all levels will delight in Steamy Buddha's offerings, which include everything from Bikram hot yoga and Vinyasa deep flow sessions to meditation classes and a vegan-friendly cafe.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The actor and ‘The Sopranos’ alum went visited the Mahabodhi Temple, where Buddha originally attained enlightenment.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024
Sages from Gautama Buddha to Jeremy Bentham have encouraged us to aim at the welfare of all sentient creatures.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
The Buddha himself was a list maker extraordinaire.
—Kanya Kanchana, Longreads, 21 Mar. 2024
Built in the late 1940s, the property’s design is centered around a three-tiered temple, dedicated to the Buddha Maitriya, Buddha Shakyamuni and the patron saint of Bhutan Guru Rimpoche respectively.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
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