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Siddhartha Gautama, [e] most commonly referred to as the Buddha ('the awakened'), [f] [g] was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE [4] [5] [6] [c] and founded Buddhism.
Sep 23, 2020 · Siddhartha Gautama (better known as the Buddha, l. c. 563 - c. 483 BCE) was, according to legend, a Hindu prince who renounced his position and wealth to seek enlightenment as a spiritual ascetic, attained his goal and, in preaching his path to others, founded Buddhism in India in the 6th-5th centuries BCE.
- Joshua J. Mark
May 25, 2024 · Gotama. Personal name (Sanskrit): Siddhartha or. (Pali): Siddhattha. Born: c. 6th–4th century bce, Lumbini, near Kapilavastu, Shakya republic, Kosala kingdom [now in Nepal] Notable Family Members: mother Maha Maya. Recent News. May 24, 2024, 5:03 AM ET (The Hindu)
The Buddha, or Siddhartha Gautama, was born around 567 B.C.E., in a small kingdom just below the Himalayan foothills. His father was a chief of the Shakya clan. It is said that twelve years before his birth the brahmins prophesied that he would become either a universal monarch or a great sage.
- Rick Fields
Jul 3, 2019 · Siddhartha is a Sanskrit name meaning "one who has accomplished a goal," and Gautama is a family name. His father, King Suddhodana, was the leader of a large clan called the Shakya (or Sakya). It's not clear from the earliest texts whether he was a hereditary king or more of a tribal chief. It is also possible that he was elected to this status.
Oct 16, 2023 · Gautam Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher and founder of Buddhism, a profound and influential religious and philosophical tradition. Born in ancient India around 563 BC, his life and teachings left an indelible mark on human history.
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Apr 2, 2014 · (563-483) Who Was Buddha? Buddha, born with the name Siddhartha Gautama, was a teacher, philosopher and spiritual leader who is considered the founder of Buddhism. He lived and taught in the region...
