Gautama Buddha

Gautama Buddha, born Siddhartha Gautama, sought to understand the nature of suffering and the path to liberation. He taught that life is marked by suffering, caused by craving and attachment. The Four Noble Truths outline the reality of suffering, its origins, the possibility of cessation, and the Eightfold Path as a guide to ethical living and mental development. Buddha emphasized mindfulness, compassion, and the importance of personal experience in understanding life’s purpose. Ultimately, his teachings encourage individuals to seek inner peace and enlightenment, transcending the cycles of suffering to achieve a state of Nirvana.