Rāhula
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Rāhula was the only son of Siddhārtha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha, and his wife, princess Yaśodharā. He is mentioned in numerous Buddhist texts, from the early period onward. Accounts about
Rāhula on a Tibetan painting, 16th century
Just before the prince leaves the palace for the spiritual life, he takes one look at his wife Yaśodharā and his just-born child. 7 years after attaining Buddhahood the Buddha visited Kapilawastupura again on the behalf of Minister Kaludaiy
Ordination of Rāhula, Indian Museum, Kolkata
Statue of Rāhula as monk at Ping Sien Si, Pasir Panjang, Perak, Malaysia
Family of Gautama Buddha
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The Buddha was born into a noble family in Lumbini in 563 BCE as per historical events and 624 BCE according to Buddhist tradition. He was called Siddhartha Gautama in his childhood. His father was ki
King Sudhodana and his court
The sculpture depicts a scene where three soothsayers are interpreting to King Suddhodana the dream of Queen Maya. Nagarjunakonda, 2nd-century
Queen Māyā's white elephant dream, and the conception of the Buddha. Gandhara, 2-3rd century CE.