About Siddhartha Gautama

Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha ("the awakened"), was a 6th or 5th century BCE ascetic and religious teacher who founded Buddhism. Born in Lumbini (modern-day Nepal) to Shakya clan royalty, he renounced his privileged life to seek spiritual enlightenment. After years of asceticism and meditation, he attained nirvana at Bodh Gaya (India). The Buddha taught the Middle Way, emphasizing ethical conduct, mindfulness, and meditation, encapsulated in the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. His teachings spread globally, influencing various cultures and religions.

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