With his delighted expression, round belly, bald head and monastic robes, the “Laughing Buddha” is instantly identifiable. However, astute observers might wonder why this buddha does not look ...

Buddha was born in the 6th-4th century BC and was the son of an Indian king. He was originally named Siddhartha Gautama. He lived a privileged life inside the walls of his family’s palace.

Top Facts About Gautam Buddha That Kids Must Know. ... The tallest Buddha statue stands 128 metres tall, and when pedestals and bases are added, its entire height comes to 208 metres.

Learn all about the religion of Buddhism with fun interactive videos, activities, downloads, quizzes and revision guides for KS2 school children.

Buddhism is the most common religious identity in China, yet few people identify as Buddhist.Just 4% of Chinese adults – or 42 million people – formally identify as Buddhist and only 10% identify with ...