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  1. The Buddha - Wikipedia

    According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha taught a Middle Way between sensual indulgence and severe asceticism, [10] leading to freedom from ignorance, craving, rebirth, and suffering.

  2. Buddha | Biography, Teachings, Influence, & Facts | Britannica

    6 days ago · Buddha, the enlightened teacher and spiritual leader, revolutionized religious thought with his teachings on compassion, mindfulness, and achieving liberation from suffering.

  3. Buddhism - Definition, Founder & Origins | HISTORY

    Oct 12, 2017 · Buddhism is a faith that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama—also known as “the Buddha”—more than 2,500 years ago in India. With an estimated 500 million to one billion …

  4. Who was Buddha? A short life story of Buddha Shakyamuni

    The life story of the Buddha begins in Lumbini, near the border of Nepal and India, about 2,600 years ago, where the man Siddharta Gautama was born. Although born a prince, he realized …

  5. Buddha - Quotes, Teachings & Facts - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · Buddha was a spiritual teacher in Nepal during the 6th century B.C. Born Siddhartha Gautama, his teachings serve as the foundation of the Buddhist religion.

  6. Siddhartha Gautama - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 23, 2020 · Siddhartha Gautama (better known as the Buddha, lived circa 563 - circa 483 BCE) was, according to legend, a Hindu prince who renounced his position and wealth to seek …

  7. The Buddha for Beginners

    For over 2,000 years, people across cultures have been inspired by the Buddha’s life. But who was he, really? This article explores the stories of the Buddha’s many lives, his path to …

  8. Buddhism - Encyclopedia of Buddhism

    One of the earliest known representations of the Buddha, 1st–2nd century CE. Buddhism refers to a collection of traditions, beliefs, and practices based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha …

  9. The Birth and Spread of Buddhism [ushistory.org]

    Buddha: Spiritual Revelation Siddharta was born about 563 B.C.E. in the foothills of the Himalayas. A prince, he lived a sheltered life amid luxury, wealth, and comfort. But at age 29, …

  10. Who is Buddha? - Kadampa Meditation Center New York

    In Introduction to Buddhism, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains: In general, “Buddha” means “Awakened One,” someone who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and sees things …