The Buddha who is the founder of the Buddhist religion is called Buddha Shakyamuni. "Shakya" is the name of the royal family into which he was born, and "Muni" means "Able One." Buddha Skakyamuni was born as a royal prince in 624 BC in a place called Lumbini, which was originally in northern India but is now part of Nepal. His mother's name was Queen Mayadevi and his father's name was King Shuddhodana.
Merits
Pure soul, have pure heart and mind,
With pure thoughts and warm hearts,
Deeds and misdeeds is derive from one's actions,
Blessings or Karma's is triggered by human beings actions,
Life is full of TEST, endure it with good deeds,
After life will be brighter ahead.
By Tony Hoo
23rd April 2005