563 THIS DAY IN HISTORY April 08
563 THIS DAY IN HISTORY April 08 Buddhists celebrate the birth of Gautama Buddha Lord Buddha was born Prince Siddhartha Gautama on the Purnima Tithi (full moon day) in 563 BC in Lumbini (modern-day Nepal). In Hinduism, Buddha is considered the ninth avatar of Lord Vishnu. While there are some beliefs within certain Hindu traditions that consider Buddha to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu, this is not a universally held belief. In Hinduism, there are multiple avatars of Lord Vishnu that are recognized and celebrated, including Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. However, the status of Buddha as an avatar of Vishnu is not widely accepted in Hinduism and is more commonly associated with certain sects of Buddhism. It is worth noting that while there may be some cultural and religious connections between Hinduism and Buddhism, they are distinct and separate religions with their own unique beliefs and practices. April 08 marks the celebration of the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Budd...