Buddha

Shakyamuni Buddha “Historical Buddha” Modern Buddhism as we know it, originated from the teachings of this historical figure. Born as Siddartha Gautama, in south east side of Nepal ( now known as Lumbini) as a prince of the royal family of the Shakya clan, he was raised in the lap of luxury and privilege.Many years later, Siddartha attained the highest form of Enlightenment and vowed to teach the world the means to liberation. Shakyamuni Buddha showed the way that leads all beings to the experience of awakening and liberation from samsara. This demonstrates clearly his limitless compassion and loving-kindness towards all beings who are looking for liberation and freedom from the realms of samsaric existences. His mantra is “tayata om muni muni maha munaye soha.”