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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. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Buddhism - WorldAtlas

    4 days ago · Buddhism is considered the 4th largest religion in the world that originated in Ancient India between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE.

  6. Buddha (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

    Feb 17, 2011 · The Buddha (fl. circa 450 BCE) is the individual whose teachings form the basis of the Buddhist tradition. These teachings, preserved in texts known as the Nikāyas or Āgamas, …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. Buddhism - Wikipedia

    Widely observed teachings include the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and the doctrines of dependent origination, karma, and the three marks of existence. Other commonly …

  10. Buddha | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

    The historical Buddha, also known as Gotama Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, and Buddha Śākyamuni, was born in Lumbini, in the Nepalese region of Terai, near the Indian border.