To call the Buddha merely human is the height of ignorance. This is He who shattered the chains of birth and death, who went beyond existence and non-existence, who attained a freedom even the gods of countless worlds still yearn for. 1/2

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The Elephanta Buddhist caves in Maharashtra.

I can't even imagine committing a sin.

You clean the world and I clean people's hearts.❤️

Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson practices Buddhism.

This is the world’s largest stupa – Kesariya Stupa. Forgotten by the government, left without preservation or care. Perhaps because a developed Bihar would no longer be a source of cheap labour for India. If the government wanted, India could boost its economy through tourism.

Tham Rap Ro is a sacred temple cave located at Tha Sae, Thailand.

Those who cling to their wealth find no peace. The foolish see no value in giving. But those who share with open hearts bring joy to others and happiness follows them wherever they go.

Buddha’s wisdom painted on walls, preserved in Ajanta Caves.

worship him, but to show respect and to strengthen our own commitment to walk the path he taught. It’s not about asking him for things, it’s about reminding ourselves to cultivate the same qualities he embodied. (2/2) 🪷☸️🪷.

When I stand in front of a Buddha statue, I don’t pray to him as a god or ask for favors. The statue represents the Buddha’s wisdom, compassion, and awakening – a reminder of what a human being can achieve through effort and understanding. We bow or offer flowers not to (1/2)

Before Him, the gods themselves bow in reverence-yet you, bound in delusion, dare call Him 'just a man' ? Know this: the Buddha is not man, not god-He is the Awakened, the Teacher of gods and men alike. Honor Him, and you rise towards wisdom. 2/2.

Angkor Thom temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

God, creation, or the cosmos are not the focus of his teaching. What matters is what he showed: compassion, insight, and liberation. We follow his guidance, not a deity. Buddha is Awakened One, and we're his disciples. In honoring him, we honor the path, mind, and the heart. 🪷.

Buddha is not God, nor do Buddhists worship a creator deity. He is the Awakened One, the teacher who walked path of truth and liberation. We are his disciples, striving to follow his footsteps, honoring his wisdom above all else, and letting his teachings illuminate our lives.🪷

The Buddhist caves of Ajanta and Ellora are located in Maharashtra.

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