Thích Ca

Thích Ca, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, is the founder of Buddhism and is revered by millions around the world. He attained enlightenment and became the Buddha, meaning 'the Awakened One'. His teachings focus on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which guide followers in overcoming suffering and achieving spiritual liberation. Thích Ca's relics, including his ashes, are considered sacred and are often venerated in temples across Asia. Recently, he was in the news due to the display of his relics at Chùa Thanh Tâm in Ho Chi Minh City, which attracted thousands of devotees, leading to health incidents amidst the heat.