The story of Siddhartha’s transformation into the Lord Buddha, meaning “one who has awakened”, is well known to both the East as well as the West, with a growing Western interest in his life and teachings.

Every one has heard the name of the Buddha, born, by common tradition, about 565 B.C.  Very few of the details of the Buddha’s life can be verified, and it is difficult to determine the difference between history and myth. 

Historically we believe that he was born in Lumbini which is in modern day Nepal, close to the border of northern India.  He is believed to have been born into a ruling princely family and was given the name “Siddhartha” meaning, “One who has achieved his aim.” 

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