{"id":2191,"date":"2024-12-25T09:15:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T09:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-welt.com\/en\/index.php\/2024\/12\/25\/gautama-buddha\/"},"modified":"2024-12-25T09:15:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T09:15:35","slug":"gautama-buddha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-welt.com\/en\/index.php\/2024\/12\/25\/gautama-buddha\/","title":{"rendered":"Gautama Buddha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Gautama Buddha<\/b>, also known as the <b>Buddha<\/b>, lived from 563 BCE to 483 BCE<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Siddhartha_Gautama\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>. He was born in Lumbini, near Kapilavastu, in southern Nepal. His life greatly influenced <b>Buddhism<\/b>. At twenty-nine, he left his worldly life to seek spiritual enlightenment<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.lionsroar.com\/who-was-the-buddha\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>As Buddhism\\&#8217;s founder, his teachings have touched millions worldwide. His legacy continues to inspire those seeking enlightenment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Buddha<\/b>, also known as <b>Siddhartha Gautama<\/b>, lived in northern India and Nepal about twenty-five centuries ago<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.lionsroar.com\/who-was-the-buddha\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">2<\/a><\/sup>. He lived from 563 BCE to 483 BCE<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Siddhartha_Gautama\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>. His life was filled with significant events that shaped <b>Buddhism<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>During his time, Hinduism was the dominant religion in India. Yet, there were thinkers questioning its practices and authority<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Siddhartha_Gautama\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Gautama Buddha<\/b> was born in Lumbini, Nepal, and lived from 563 BCE to 483 BCE<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Siddhartha_Gautama\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li>The <b>Buddha<\/b> renounced his worldly life and began a spiritual quest at the age of twenty-nine<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.lionsroar.com\/who-was-the-buddha\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li>Gautama Buddha\\&#8217;s teachings and philosophy have had a profound impact on the development of <b>Buddhism<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>The Buddha founded the original order of Buddhist nuns and monks during his lifetime<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.lionsroar.com\/who-was-the-buddha\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li>Buddhism was founded by the Buddha in the 6th-5th centuries BCE in India<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Siddhartha_Gautama\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Early Life and Background<\/h2>\n<p><b>Siddhartha Gautama<\/b> was born in Lumbini, near Kapilavastu, in what is now Nepal<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Buddha-founder-of-Buddhism\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup>. A prophecy said he would be a great king or the <b>Enlightened One<\/b><sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Buddha-founder-of-Buddhism\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup>. His father wanted him to be a king, so he gave him a life of luxury<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Buddha-founder-of-Buddhism\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Birth and Family<\/h3>\n<p>Siddhartha was born into the Kshatriya caste, a warrior family<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Buddha-founder-of-Buddhism\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup>. They didn\\&#8217;t live in grand palaces but in simple homes<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Buddha-founder-of-Buddhism\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup>. Their home was near the Ganges River, in a tribal area<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Buddha-founder-of-Buddhism\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Influences and Early Education<\/h3>\n<p>Despite his father\\&#8217;s wishes, Siddhartha learned a lot. He studied leadership, martial arts, and spirituality<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Buddha\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">4<\/a><\/sup>. These lessons helped him understand people and the world, preparing him for his journey to enlightenment<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/toah\/hd\/buda\/hd_buda.htm\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Birthplace<\/td>\n<td>Lumbini, Shakya Republic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Family Caste<\/td>\n<td>Kshatriya (Warrior)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Prophecy<\/td>\n<td>Future king or <b>Enlightened One<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Age of Enlightenment<\/td>\n<td>35 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Death Place<\/td>\n<td>Kushinagar, Malla Republic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>The Quest for Enlightenment<\/h2>\n<p>After seeing the <em>Four Signs<\/em>, <b>Siddhartha Gautama<\/b> left his wealthy life. He wanted to understand more deeply. This was the start of his path to enlightenment<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.learnreligions.com\/the-enlightenment-of-the-buddha-449789\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Buddha&#039;s Four Noble Truths\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tz80fJVhhMI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h3>The Four Noble Truths<\/h3>\n<p>The <b>Four Noble Truths<\/b> are key to Buddhist teachings. They show the existence of suffering, its cause, how to stop it, and the path to end it. Knowing these truths is key to reaching <b>Nirvana<\/b><sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.learnreligions.com\/the-enlightenment-of-the-buddha-449789\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>The Eightfold Path<\/h3>\n<p>The <b>Eightfold Path<\/b> is a guide for living ethically and mentally. It includes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right Understanding<\/li>\n<li>Right Thought<\/li>\n<li>Right Speech<\/li>\n<li>Right Action<\/li>\n<li>Right Livelihood<\/li>\n<li>Right Effort<\/li>\n<li>Right Concentration<\/li>\n<li>Right Mindfulness<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By following the <b>Eightfold Path<\/b>, people move closer to enlightenment. They aim for the ultimate goal of <b>Nirvana<\/b><sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/oll.libertyfund.org\/publications\/reading-room\/Mentzel_Buddha_Liberation\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">7<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<table border=\\\"1\\\" cellspacing=\\\"0\\\" cellpadding=\\\"5\\\">\n<tr>\n<th>Eightfold Path Component<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Right Understanding<\/td>\n<td>Comprehending the <b>Four Noble Truths<\/b> and the nature of reality.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Right Thought<\/td>\n<td>Fostering thoughts of renunciation, goodwill, and harmlessness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Right Speech<\/td>\n<td>Speaking truthfully, avoiding slander, gossip, and harmful language.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Right Action<\/td>\n<td>Acting ethically by following moral precepts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Right Livelihood<\/td>\n<td>Pursuing a profession that does not cause harm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Right Effort<\/td>\n<td>Cultivating positive states of mind and eliminating negative ones.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Right Concentration<\/td>\n<td>Developing deep mental focus through meditation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Right Mindfulness<\/td>\n<td>Maintaining awareness of body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Teachings and Philosophy<\/h2>\n<p>The Buddha taught the <em>middle way<\/em>. This is a balance between too much and too little. It guides us towards enlightenment. This idea is key in <strong>Buddhism<\/strong> and teaches us to be moderate in life.<\/p>\n<h3>Core Principles of Buddhism<\/h3>\n<p>Buddhism helps us understand suffering, change, and the lack of a permanent self. The <b>Four Noble Truths<\/b> explain suffering, its causes, and how to stop it. They also show us the path to end suffering<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/plato.stanford.edu\/entries\/buddha\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Eightfold Path<\/b> gives us steps to live ethically, control our minds, and gain wisdom<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/plato.stanford.edu\/entries\/buddha\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Mindfulness and Meditation Practices<\/h3>\n<p>Mindfulness is a big part of Buddhism. It helps us stay present and aware. Meditation, like Vipassana, brings inner peace and insight<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/iep.utm.edu\/buddha\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">9<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>These practices help us grow spiritually and find freedom from suffering.<\/p>\n<p>The idea of <em>Dharma<\/em> covers the teachings and laws of the universe and how we should act. Knowing and following the <b>Dharma<\/b> is important for moving forward on the Buddhist path and reaching enlightenment.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Core Principle<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Four Noble Truths<\/td>\n<td>Framework for understanding and overcoming suffering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eightfold Path<\/td>\n<td>Practical guidelines for ethical and mental development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Impermanence<\/td>\n<td>Recognition that all things are transient<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Non-Self<\/td>\n<td>Belief that there is no unchanging, permanent self<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Legacy and Influence<\/h2>\n<p>The teachings of <b>Gautama Buddha<\/b> have lasted for centuries, shaping many societies and inspiring people all over the world. This lasting impact shows the deep wisdom in Buddhism and the <b>Dharma<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>Spread of Buddhism Around the World<\/h3>\n<p>After the Buddha passed away, his followers worked hard to keep his teachings alive. They made sure they were passed down through generations. Buddhism started in Northern India, near modern-day Nepal<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/insighttimer.com\/blog\/buddha-awakening-history-origins-buddhism\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>, in the 5th or 6th century BCE.<\/p>\n<p>It quickly grew beyond its birthplace. Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire helped spread it by supporting it and building monuments<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/insighttimer.com\/blog\/buddha-awakening-history-origins-buddhism\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>. By the 12th century CE, Buddhism had reached Central, East, and Southeast Asia<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/insighttimer.com\/blog\/buddha-awakening-history-origins-buddhism\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>It split into three main types: Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.hdasianart.com\/blogs\/news\/the-enduring-legacy-of-the-buddha-illuminating-paths-to-inner-peace?srsltid=AfmBOoq_P9T3Kktm-opEbtPEqXSI3W89Nq1v3keKHVbbQsKyOe_DOyid\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">11<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/insighttimer.com\/blog\/buddha-awakening-history-origins-buddhism\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>. Each type blended with local cultures, creating a diverse yet united global Buddhist community<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.hdasianart.com\/blogs\/news\/the-enduring-legacy-of-the-buddha-illuminating-paths-to-inner-peace?srsltid=AfmBOoq_P9T3Kktm-opEbtPEqXSI3W89Nq1v3keKHVbbQsKyOe_DOyid\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">11<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Influence on Modern Spirituality<\/h3>\n<p>Buddhism\\&#8217;s teachings have greatly influenced modern spirituality and psychology. Mindfulness and meditation, key parts of the <b>Dharma<\/b>, are now used in Western psychology, like in mindfulness-based therapies<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.hdasianart.com\/blogs\/news\/the-enduring-legacy-of-the-buddha-illuminating-paths-to-inner-peace?srsltid=AfmBOoq_P9T3Kktm-opEbtPEqXSI3W89Nq1v3keKHVbbQsKyOe_DOyid\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">11<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>These practices are now in wellness programs, schools, and workplaces. They help improve mental health and well-being<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.hdasianart.com\/blogs\/news\/the-enduring-legacy-of-the-buddha-illuminating-paths-to-inner-peace?srsltid=AfmBOoq_P9T3Kktm-opEbtPEqXSI3W89Nq1v3keKHVbbQsKyOe_DOyid\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">11<\/a><\/sup>. Buddhist ideas also help tackle today\\&#8217;s problems, guiding personal growth and community harmony.<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"schema-section\\\">\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h3>Who was Gautama Buddha?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was the founder of Buddhism. He was born into the Shakya clan in ancient India. He is known as the <b>Enlightened One<\/b> who found <b>Nirvana<\/b> and taught others how to find spiritual freedom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What are the Four Noble Truths?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Four Noble Truths are key teachings by Siddhartha Gautama. They explain suffering, its cause, how to stop it, and the path to do so. This path is detailed in the Eightfold Path.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>How did Siddhartha Gautama achieve enlightenment?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment through a deep spiritual journey. He gave up his royal life, practiced hard asceticism, and found the Middle Way. His journey led him to enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What is the Eightfold Path?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Eightfold Path is a key part of Buddhist practice. It guides one on the path to ethical and mental growth. It includes Right Understanding, Right Intent, and more, all aimed at achieving Nirvana.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What are the core principles of Buddhism?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Buddhism\\&#8217;s core principles are understanding suffering, impermanence, and non-self. These are taught through the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Practices like mindfulness and meditation help grow spiritually and find liberation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>How has Buddhism influenced modern spirituality and psychology?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Buddhism has greatly influenced modern spirituality and psychology. It introduced mindfulness meditation for mental health and stress relief. Its teachings on impermanence and non-self have shaped discussions on identity and emotional strength.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What role did Ashoka the Great play in the spread of Buddhism?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Ashoka the Great, an emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, was key in spreading Buddhism. He embraced Buddhism and sent missionaries, built stupas and monasteries, and promoted teachings. This helped Buddhism grow as a major world religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What is the Middle Way in Buddhism?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Middle Way is a key concept in Buddhism. It teaches a balanced approach to spiritual practice. It avoids extremes, promoting a path of moderation to enlightenment and the end of suffering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What is Nirvana in Buddhist philosophy?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Nirvana is the ultimate goal in Buddhism. It is freedom from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. It is a state of deep peace and freedom from desires and attachments, achieved through the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Source Links<\/h2>\n<ol data-type=\\\"sources\\\">\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Siddhartha_Gautama\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Siddhartha_Gautama\/<\/a> &#8211; Siddhartha Gautama<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.lionsroar.com\/who-was-the-buddha\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.lionsroar.com\/who-was-the-buddha\/<\/a> &#8211; Who Was the Buddha? (Siddhartha Gautama)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Buddha-founder-of-Buddhism\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Buddha-founder-of-Buddhism<\/a> &#8211; Buddha | Biography, Teachings, Influence, &amp; Facts | Britannica<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Buddha\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Buddha<\/a> &#8211; The Buddha<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/toah\/hd\/buda\/hd_buda.htm\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/toah\/hd\/buda\/hd_buda.htm<\/a> &#8211; Life of the Buddha | Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.learnreligions.com\/the-enlightenment-of-the-buddha-449789\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.learnreligions.com\/the-enlightenment-of-the-buddha-449789<\/a> &#8211; How Did the Buddha Reach Enlightenment?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/oll.libertyfund.org\/publications\/reading-room\/Mentzel_Buddha_Liberation\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/oll.libertyfund.org\/publications\/reading-room\/Mentzel_Buddha_Liberation<\/a> &#8211; The Buddha and the Quest for Liberation | Online Library of Liberty<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/plato.stanford.edu\/entries\/buddha\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/plato.stanford.edu\/entries\/buddha\/<\/a> &#8211; Buddha<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/iep.utm.edu\/buddha\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/iep.utm.edu\/buddha\/<\/a> &#8211; Buddha | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/insighttimer.com\/blog\/buddha-awakening-history-origins-buddhism\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/insighttimer.com\/blog\/buddha-awakening-history-origins-buddhism\/<\/a> &#8211; The Origin of Buddhism: Helpful History &amp; Next Steps for Your Journey<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.hdasianart.com\/blogs\/news\/the-enduring-legacy-of-the-buddha-illuminating-paths-to-inner-peace?srsltid=AfmBOoq_P9T3Kktm-opEbtPEqXSI3W89Nq1v3keKHVbbQsKyOe_DOyid\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.hdasianart.com\/blogs\/news\/the-enduring-legacy-of-the-buddha-illuminating-paths-to-inner-peace?srsltid=AfmBOoq_P9T3Kktm-opEbtPEqXSI3W89Nq1v3keKHVbbQsKyOe_DOyid<\/a> &#8211; The Enduring Legacy of the Buddha: Illuminating Paths to Inner Peace<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gautama Buddha, also known as the Buddha, lived from 563 BCE to 483 BCE1. 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