Siddhartha Gautama

Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, was an Indian prince born around the 6th century BCE. Discontented with his privileged life, he sought to understand suffering and find enlightenment. After years of meditation and asceticism, he achieved profound insight under a Bodhi tree, realizing the Four Noble Truths, which outline the nature of suffering and the path to overcoming it through the Eightfold Path. His teachings form the foundation of Buddhism, emphasizing compassion, mindfulness, and the pursuit of inner peace. The Buddha's influence has shaped spiritual practices and philosophies across cultures for centuries.