Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha meaning the 'enlightened one', founded Buddhism in southern Nepal in the sixth and fifth centuries B.C. The Buddha achieved enlightenment through mediation and gathered a community of monks to carry on his teachings. Buddhism teaches that meditation and the practice of good religious and moral behavior can lead to Nirvana, the state of enlightenment.
There are many symbols associated with the Buddhist tradition which brings about a strong emphasis in the life of a follower. The lotus flower is a symbol of purity and dedication. …
