On the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima, Mahabodhi Mahavihara hosted Sadhguru in Bodh Gaya – the very place where Gautama Buddha realized his ultimate nature over 2,500 years ago. In an insightful interaction beneath the sacred Bodhi Tree, Sadhguru answered the Buddhist monks’ deepest questions and spoke about the essence of the Buddha’s life and methods for inner transformation.

Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.

Sadhguru answers a nine-year-old girl’s question on why parents worry and become so tense about their children’s future.

Explaining what Yoga really is, Sadhguru narrates the story of Angulimala, a serial killer, whose life completely transformed after an encounter with Gautama Buddha.

Sadhguru talks about the nature of the human energy form, and how rearranging its geometry can transform a mass of human flesh and bones into a divine entity. He also narrates an incident from Gautama Buddha’s life – a prediction about his future that came true.

Sadhguru looks at the story of the classic seeker - Gautama - and how he blossomed into an enlightened being - a Buddha.

A vipassana practitioner approaches Sadhguru with a question that he has been unable to find an answer for anywhere else. In his own inimitable style, Sadhguru demolishes the questioner, beseeching him to make an authentic effort to grow.

Sadhguru talks about the importance of learning to be alone if we want togetherness to be rich and rewarding.

Answering a question about the fear of death, Sadhguru narrates a beautiful incident that took place on Buddha’s last day, which shows how, if one lives well, death too can be handled gracefully.

Gautama Buddha’s intense seeking led him on an extreme path which nearly destroyed his physical body. Illustrated through striking visuals, Sadhguru narrates the story of Gautama Buddha’s intense sadhana, which culminated in his Enlightenment.

Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.

In an interview with Padmaja Joshi of Times Now, Sadhguru speaks about the inauguration of the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the significance of this ancient city, and the need to preserve it for the future generations.

Sadhguru talks about the importance of learning to be alone if we want togetherness to be rich and rewarding.

Sadhguru explains how shaving one’s head supports one who is on a certain type of spiritual sadhana, and also talks about why some Yogis, on the contrary, grow long hair.

Here is a collection of Buddha stories that Sadhguru has told over the years to elucidate certain aspects of the spiritual path and to offer inspiration from Gautama’s own life and journey.