Beyond 5000 on Instagram: "Buddha’s True Homeland The origins of the Buddha have long been a subject of debate between India and Nepal. While Nepal claims Lumbini as his birthplace, many Indian scholars point to historical and cultural evidence linking him to ancient India. The 14th Dalai Lama has also publicly stated that the Buddha was Indian, reinforcing India’s position. Buddhism itself spread from the heart of the Indian subcontinent over 2,500 years ago. Archaeological records and early Bu