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| − | '''Siddhartha Gautama''', known as | + | '''Siddhartha Gautama''', known as the Buddha, is the founder of [[Buddhism]]. Born a wealthy prince in the fifth century B.C., the future Buddha lived a life of pleasure, shielded from the misery outside the palace. When he found out what life was really like for most people—encountering old age, sickness, and death—he left to find answers and eventually came up with the Buddhist religion/philosophy. After traveling the land teaching his insights for 45 years, he died at about 80 years of age. |
[[Category:Buddhism]] | [[Category:Buddhism]] | ||
[[Category:Indian Philosophers]] | [[Category:Indian Philosophers]] | ||
Revision as of 01:43, May 14, 2008
Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, is the founder of Buddhism. Born a wealthy prince in the fifth century B.C., the future Buddha lived a life of pleasure, shielded from the misery outside the palace. When he found out what life was really like for most people—encountering old age, sickness, and death—he left to find answers and eventually came up with the Buddhist religion/philosophy. After traveling the land teaching his insights for 45 years, he died at about 80 years of age.