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Lights, lanterns, prayer recitations : How countries and cultures celebrate Buddha's many birthdays

Siddhartha Gautam’s birth has been observed in different parts of Asia for hundreds of years, but its significance varied by region. ....

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Why Buddha has different birthdays around the world | Megan Bryson, University of Tennessee / The Conversation (CC) via AP

When Siddhartha Gautama was born, he was clearly no ordinary infant. According to Buddhist texts, he raised his hand to the skies and declared, “In the heavens above and below the heavens, I am the world’s most honored one. I will free all beings from birth, old age, sickness and death.”… ....

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Happy birthday, Buddha! Why the founder of Buddhism has so many different birthdays around the world

Buddha’s birthday has not always been a major holiday for Buddhists, but is now celebrated in diverse ways throughout Asia. ....

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Book explores how parents pass their faith on to the next generation

Handing Down the Faith: How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation - by Christian Smith and Amy Adamczyk - Publisher: Oxford University Press. ....

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