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Buddha Jayanti , also known as Buddha Purnima, is one of the most sacred festivals observed in the Vaisakha month of the Hindu calendar. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, who was born in Lumbini (modern-day Nepal) in 623 B.C. His parents named him Siddharth, the only son of King Shuddhodhan of Kapilavastu. According to prophecy, Siddharth was destined to become either a great emperor or a world-renowned ascetic. Choosing the path of renunciation, he became the enlightened Buddha, whose teachings continue to inspire millions. History of Buddha Jayanti Gautama Buddha was a profound spiritual teacher whose influence extended far beyond India. Revered as the “ Supreme Buddha ”, he inspired generations during and after his lifetime. Festivals honoring him have been celebrated for centuries, but the formal recognition of Buddha Jayanti as his birthday was established during the first conference of the World Fellowship of Buddhists, which fi...

Introduction In Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, bodhichitta represents the awakened mind dedicated to attaining enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. The term bodhichittotpada refers to the disciple who undertakes the path toward bodhi (enlightenment). At its core, bodhichitta is characterized by two essential features: sunyata (emptiness) and karuna (compassion). Sunyata is prajna, the intellectual intuition identical with the Absolute, while karuna is the active principle that manifests compassion in the phenomenal world. Together, they form a unique blend of intellect and will, establishing bodhichitta as the foundation of altruism. Bodhichitta in Mahayana and Vajrayana The Mahayanic Tradition emphasizes the realization of bodhi through the practice of the Six Paramitas (perfections) and the Ten Bhumis (stages of the bodhisattva path). In Vajrayana, bodhichitta is understood in two aspects: Absolute Bodhichitta : The supreme mystical experience, described as ...