Buddha’s foster mother played a key role in the orphaned prince’s life – and is a model for Buddhists on Mother’s Day. Story by Megan Bryson, University of Tennessee • 2mo.

(THE CONVERSATION) Mother’s Day offers an opportunity to reflect on what motherhood means in different religions and cultures. As a scholar of Buddhism and gender, I know how complicated ...

Buddha’s foster mother played a key role in the orphaned prince’s life – and is a model for Buddhists on Mother’s Day | The Conversation Updated: May. 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m. | Published: May ...

(The Conversation) — The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, taught that family ties were obstacles to enlightenment. However, his relationship with his mother remained important for him.