What is story of Buddha ?

Buddhism is an extensive and internally diverse tradition with two main branches.

After a long spiritual search he went into deep meditation, where he realized the nature of mind. He achieved the state of unconditional and lasting happiness: the state of enlightenment, of buddhahood.

While most religions concern themselves with the creation and the afterlife, in Buddhism, the most important concept is to let go of the past and future to focus on the moment

In a flash, he realized that the perfection he had been seeking outside must be within mind itself.

With 360 million followers, Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world.

This state of mind is free from disturbing emotions and expresses itself through fearlessness, joy and active compassion. For the rest of his life, the Buddha taught anyone who asked how they could reach the same state.

Meeting that man gave the future Buddha a first and enticing taste of mind, a true and lasting refuge, which he knew he had to experience himself for the good of all.

While some Buddhist sects believe in heaven and hell, most Buddhists believe heaven or hell is a state of mind. In short, by shifting our awareness, we attain a different level of consciousness.

In Buddhism, there is no single holy book. Extensive scriptures have been preserved in many Asian languages.

India at the time of the Buddha was very spiritually open. Every major philosophical view was present in society, and people expected spirituality to influence their daily lives in positive ways.

The Buddha decided he had to leave his royal responsibilities and his family in order to realize full enlightenment.

While many Buddhists believe in reincarnation, some do not. A Buddhist is allowed to believe in whatever they wish while they practice Buddhism's main teachings

Buddhists don’t believe in a supreme being or creator god.

At this time of great potential, Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha, was born into a royal family in what is now Nepal, close to the border with India. Growing up, the Buddha was exceptionally intelligent and compassionate.

He left the palace secretly, and set off alone into the forest. Over the next six years, he met many talented meditation teachers and mastered their techniques.

Many traditional Buddhists believe in reincarnation and rebirth. Modern Buddhists believe this idea can be jettisoned without losing any central value.

Tall, strong, and handsome, the Buddha belonged to the Warrior caste.

Always he found that they showed him mind’s potential but not mind itself.

It was predicted that he would become either a great king or spiritual leader.

Finally, at a place called Bodhgaya, the future Buddha decided to remain in meditation until he knew mind’s true nature and could benefit all beings.

Since his parents wanted a powerful ruler for their kingdom, they tried to prevent Siddharta from seeing the unsatisfactory nature of the world.

After spending six days and nights cutting through mind’s most subtle obstacles, he reached enlightenment on the full moon morning of May, a week before he turned thirty-five.

Famous Western Buddhists include Courtney Love, Allen Ginsberg, Kate Bosworth, Leonard Cohen, Orlando Bloom, Richard Gere, Sharon Stone, Tiger Woods, and Tina Turner

They surrounded him with every kind of pleasure. He was given five hundred attractive ladies and every opportunity for sports and excitement.

Guan Yin is a an important Buddhist goddess. Known as the "Goddess of Mercy" or "The One Who Perceives the Sounds of the World," this bodhisattva is sometimes depicted as both male and female to show the divinity's transcendence beyond gender