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  1. The Buddha - Wikipedia

    Siddhartha Gautama, [e] most commonly referred to as the Buddha (lit. 'the awakened one'), [4][f][g] was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in the eastern Indo-Gangetic …

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

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

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

    He founded a religion that has lasted two and a half millennia, but just who was Buddha? The life story of the Buddha begins in Lumbini, near the border of Nepal and India, about 2,600 years …

  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. Buddha: Overview, Context & Key Ideas — Key Facts — Key Fact

    Feb 7, 2019 · From the standpoint of classical Buddhist doctrine, a Buddha is anyone who rediscovers the Dharma and achieves enlightenment, having amassed sufficient positive …

  6. Buddha (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

    Feb 17, 2011 · These teachings, preserved in texts known as the Nikāyas or Āgamas, concern the quest for liberation from suffering.

  7. 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 …