The Buddha was born Siddhartha Gautama to a large clan called the Shakyas in Lumbini in the 6th century B.C.
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This chant is all about taking refuge in Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. The following Pali chant is commonly recited by both laypeople and monks in Theravada Buddhism (sometimes called ‘Southern Buddhism’) communities: Buddham Saranam Gacchami Lyrics & Translation: