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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. Definition, Beliefs, Origin, Systems, & Practice - Britannica

    Dec 30, 2025 · Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that developed from the doctrines of the Buddha, a teacher who lived in northern India between the mid-6th and mid-4th centuries bce. Buddhism has …

  3. 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.

  4. 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, concern …

  5. 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 enlightenment, and …

  6. 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 that …

  7. 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 followers, …

  8. Who Is the Buddha? - Study Buddhism

    We’ve all heard of the Buddha, the great spiritual teacher that lived and taught in India around 2,500 years ago. But the historical Buddha, known as Shakyamuni Buddha, is not the only Buddha.

  9. Buddha - Encyclopedia of Buddhism

    In brief, the word buddha is not a name but a title; its meaning is ‘one who has woken up’. This title is generally applied by the Buddhist tradition to a class of beings who are, from the perspective of …

  10. What were the Four Noble Truths of Buddha and why the world needs …

    1 day ago · The Buddha's Four Noble Truths offer a timeless framework for understanding and overcoming life's inherent suffering. These truths identify the problem of dissatisfaction, its root in …