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BUDDHA’S MESSAGE IS STILL RELEVANT AND INSPIRING FOR THE WHOLE WORLD

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      Picture Courtesy : PIXABAY As the world is becoming increasingly superficial and beset by conflicts, the Buddha's philosophies are becoming more relevant.  According to Buddha, all sources of happiness are momentary, and every happiness comes with suffering. Thus, instead of looking for happiness in external things, we need to look inward and assess our internal feelings and attitudes.  Buddha’s teachings are very wise and they guide everyone to the path of enlightenment. His teachings on inner peace, compassion, and mindfulness are as relevant today as they were many years ago. His edification provides lasting guidance to deal with the complexities of life.  His famous theory of ‘Karma’ emphasizes that good conduct brings good results while bad conduct brings bad results and that results of the karmic acts are reaped both in the present life and the life after rebirth.   The Life of Buddha  Siddhartha Gautama was an Indian prince who left behind a life of luxury to