B.E.8, or "B.E. 8," refers to a specific year in the Buddhist Era, which is used in several Southeast Asian countries. This calendar system is based on the traditional date of the death of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and is approximately 543 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. For example, the year 2023 in the Gregorian calendar corresponds to B.E. 2566. In the context of historical events, B.E.8 is significant as it marks the early years of the Buddhist community's development. This period saw the spread of Buddhism across regions such as India and Southeast Asia, influencing culture, philosophy, and art.