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

    Feb 10, 2026 · 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

    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 …

  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. 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.

  6. 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 …

  7. 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.

  8. Buddhism - National Geographic Society

    Sep 20, 2024 · Buddhism is one of the world’s largest religions and originated 2,500 years ago in India. Buddhists believe in reincarnation of the soul, and that, by following the teachings of Buddha, or …

  9. Siddhartha Gautama - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 23, 2020 · Siddhartha Gautama (better known as the Buddha, l. c. 563 - c. 483 BCE) was, according to legend, a Hindu prince who renounced his position and wealth to seek...

  10. The Buddha: History, meditation, religion and images

    Aug 1, 2022 · Siddhartha Gautama, better known as the Buddha, was a spiritual teacher who lived during the fifth and sixth centuries B.C. in India and founded the Buddhist religion.