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Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) attained enlightenment but stayed on Earth to teach others. The Dhamma, the Buddha’s teachings, form the Buddhist outlook on the nature of existence, the human personality and human destiny.

Who was the Buddha? Why did an Indian prince leave a life of luxury to become a wandering holy man and finally ‘one who is awake’ – an enlightened being? The Buddha’s teaching shows Buddhists the nature of reality and the path to enlightenment.

Buddhist practices enable Buddhist communities around the world to grow in understanding, commitment and compassion on their spiritual journey. Buddhist devotional practices include chanting, puja and meditation. There are also Buddhist festivals in both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions.