Lord Buddha - the Light of Asia

Nepal is world famous as the birth place of Lord Buddha. Lord Buddha was born in the Lumbini zone of Nepal in 623 B.C.

The picture in the side is one of the largest statue of Lord Buddha which is established in the central area of Kathmandu.

Lord Buddha is known as the Light of Asia. He is famous for his contribution in the foundation of the fundamental principles of livelihood. Buddhism is followed in most of the Asian countries.

The five principles developed by Lord Buddha is known as "Pancha Sheela". The sermons preached by Lord Buddha identifies the source of suffering and the path towards the cessation of sufferings and the attainment of salvation. The principles are as following:-
1. Never Kill any living beings
2. Always speak truth ( Never lie)
3. Never steal other's assets (Dont be greedy)
4. Maintain pious life with good manners.( Omit luxirious life)
5. Maintain simple life ( No lavishness, no luxury and no drinking)

Important Year , Location and Event related to Lord Buddha:
623 B.C. - Lumbini (Nepal) - Birth
588 B.C. - Bodhgaya(India)- Enlightenment
588 B.C. to 542 B.C. - Saarnath (India)- Preaching of Sermon
543 B.C. - Kushinagar (India) - Death