Life of the Buddha

A historical reading of the Buddha’s life, separating early narrative layers from later sacred biography.

This page separates early textual evidence, modern scholarly discussion, and later readings. Historical study sits beside practice; it does not replace it.

The full article is available in Traditional Chinese.

The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, a later temple at the place of awakening
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya

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